Journal of Social Research & Policy, Volume: 9, Issue: 1 , pp. 41-54 Date: July 2018 ISSN: 2067-2640 (print), 2068-9861 (electronic) Abstract: In this study I present how life history method may contribute to better understanding of society and culture or historical
periods. The past lives in the present–as they say. “Putting together” a person’s life–according to different aspects–
complements the social self-awareness. First, I briefly summarize the characteristics of life history, then I describe some
aspects of analysis and after these I will present a concrete life history analysis. The last step was when I drew attention
to theory–that it is worthwhile to support and sum up the narrative of life history with a carefully chosen theory. Keywords: Biography Methods; Personal Documents; Life History; Turning Points; Analysis of Life Stories |
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