The Use of Primary Source Material in Academic Research: A View from Cambridge Archive Editions

The article analyses the possibility of using historical sources (and above all primary sources) in political science research. Particularly, the author provides specific examples of archive documents to prove the thesis that history is grounded in politics and governance.

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Main Author: Jessica Lagan
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Language:English
Published: Jurist, Publishing Group 2015-09-01
Series:Сравнительная политика
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Online Access:https://www.sravpol.ru/jour/article/view/315
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