Image: A legendary historian presaged the problems now plaguing the field By James C. Cobb, April 3, 2023 Jim Cobb, Professor Emeritus, has a timely op-ed in the Washington Post on the state of the historical profession. It's inspired by his new book on the life and work of historian C. Vann Woodward. "If they hope to stanch the bleeding in the here and now, historians have to demonstrate to students, parents and the public at large why their work is vital to ensuring the informed society so essential to a democratic system," writes James C. Cobb. Check out the entire text at the Washington Post Made by History link https://www.washingtonpost.com/made-by-history/. Note: some online publications require registrations or memberships in order to read their content.
