Talk:Ethnohistory

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Suggestion for New Formatting

The "Historical Development" section of the Ethnohistory page is very interesting, and holds a lot of potential for some in-depth analysis of how the science has developed over time and in different cultural regions. To allow for an easier read, perhaps the information which discusses how ethnohistory developed due to external pressures up until the end of the section could be shifted to the beginning of the section. In this way, the history of the science can begin chronologically, allowing for readers to have a better understanding of what ethnohistory is before they move on to how it is studied and applied in specific regions.

Also, it would be a nice touch to create particular sub-topics/sub-sections for how ethnohistory has been developed in various regions i.e. "Mexico," "United States/North America," etc. Those who would like to read about or contribute to certain areas or cultures could find what they are looking for more easily, as opposed to having to read through interesting, but perhaps less relevant material.

Looking forward to following this page's progress! Great job to those who have already contributed!

–Ecorbie (talk) 15:50, 20 September 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Washburn?

Strangely enough, I remember different names as early authors of "Ethnohistory", like Wilcomb E. Washburn. Just found a first rate article on the history of ethnohistory and the debates on its relation to etnology. Kelly K. Chaves,"Ethnohistory: from Inception to Postmodernism and Beyond", "The Historian", Vol. 70, No. 3, 486- 513. Ralfdetlef (talk) 12:47, 8 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]