Alan Gordon: Amateur Historians Keep the Past Alive

Historical books, re-enactments and tourism capture public interest...  By Teresa Pitman for @Guelph

The word “amateur” – meaning someone who engages in a pursuit for love, not money – often has negative connotations. A professional gets the job done right; an amateur may just be a bumbler. But history professor Alan Gordon is more positive about amateur historians than you might expect from someone who has made history his profession. “They play an important role in getting historical issues discussed and debated,” he says. Read the rest of the story @Guelph