The psychology of family history [electronic resource] : exploring our genealogy / Susan Moore, Doreen Rosenthal and Rebecca Robinson.

This important book examines the motives that drive family historians and explores whether those who research their ancestral pedigrees have distinct personalities, demographics or family characteristics. It describes genealogists' experiences as they chart their family trees including their insight...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Moore, Susan, 1945- (Author) Rosenthal, Doreen, 1938- (Author) Robinson, Rebecca (Computer scientist) (Author)
Language:	English
Published:	London : Routledge, 2021.
Edition:	1st edition.
Subjects:	Genealogy. Genealogists > Psychology.
Online Access:	Taylor & Francis eBooks (Complete Collection): 2020 (Taylor & Francis eBooks)
Variant Title:	The Psychology of Family History: Exploring Our Genealogy
Format:	Electronic eBook

Contents:

Family history: Passion and popularity
Spiritual and religious underpinnings of genealogy
Identity: Who do I think I am?
Biological realities: Who am I genetically?
Beyond the self: Altruistic and intergenerational motives
Family history as therapy
The genealogical detective: Cognitive motives for family history research
Health: What are my inherited health risks?
Ethical dilemmas: What should I do now?
Conclusion: Family historians and their future challenges.