In the Grand Scheme of Things: An Exploration of the Meaning of Genealogical Research

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TitreIn the Grand Scheme of Things: An Exploration of the Meaning of Genealogical Research
CréateurRonald Bishop
Date2008
Langueen
TypeJournal Article
AuthorRonald Bishop
Type de contenuJournal Article
Abstract NoteTHE POPULARITY OF GENEALOGY HAS INCREASED DRAMATICALLY IN THE last decade, thanks in large measure to the internet, which has expedited access to a wide and still expanding range of infor- mation. Rootsweb.com and Genealogy.com are two of the world’s most frequently visited websites. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints operates familysearch.org, perhaps the most comprehensive ge- nealogical database in the world. The site, which receives more than eight million hits per day, includes a database that now includes one billion names (Kilborn 1, 24). To date, however, little research has been performed on why indi- viduals embark on genealogical research. This paper is a first step in that direction. I use surveys built on open-ended questions and diaries completed by a group of genealogical researchers to develop a narrative that reveals how researchers assign meaning to the information and individuals they discover through their work.
Access Date2015-06-23 09:15:49
Date2008
Issue3
Langueen
Pages393-412
Publication TitleThe Journal of Popular Culture
TitreIn the Grand Scheme of Things: An Exploration of the Meaning of Genealogical Research
URLhttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1540-5931.2008.00527.x/pdf
Volume41
Attachment TitleIn the Grand Scheme of Things: An Exploration of the Meaning of Genealogical Research - BISHOP - 2008 - The Journal of Popular Culture - Wiley Online Library
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