Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the professional dilemmas of historians of education in the USA. Design/methodology/approach – This paper uses historiographical analysis. Findings – While some aspects of both “prophet” and “fool” cultural archetypes fit some historians of education, neither archetype is a useful model for discussing the possible professional positions and roles of new scholars. Instead, “border-crossing” is an appropriate metaphor for new scholars in the history of education. Originality/value – This manuscript addresses a topic of concern to many historians of education in multiple countries. It moves beyond material concerns of intellectuals to discuss the cultural archetypes that may be at play.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 23-37 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | History of Education Review |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cultural archetypes
- Historiographical analysis
- History of education
- Intellectual history
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- History