Becoming a Historian: A Survival Manual 2000

For those just entering the historical work force, this revised and updated edition of Gustafson’s popular guide provides the necessary practical information about the profession, revealing some of the unwrittenrules and containing invaluable advice on the specifics of graduate school, the job search, and various professional dilemmas.

Melaine Gustafson is an associate professor of history at the University of Vermont, where she teaches U.S. history and women’s history. Her current scholarship focuses on the history of women and American political parties.