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History Importance

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History Importance

Importance of History/Humanities

"Why major in History: Is a History major a waste of time and money?" by Katharine Brooks. Psychology Today, August 5, 2012.

"11 Reasons To Ignore The Haters And Major In The Humanities," by Max Nisen. Business Insider, June 27, 2013.

"A Liberal Education: Preparation for Career Success," by A.G. Laffley, former Proctor and Gamble CEO. December 6, 2011.

"What Words Are Worth: In Defense of the humanities," by R. Howard Bloch. Humanities, May/June, 2009, Volume 30, Issue 3.

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