Museums in a Global Context

Museums in a Global Context
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 228
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ISBN-10 : 9781442276802
ISBN-13 : 1442276800
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Book Synopsis Museums in a Global Context by : Jennifer Dickey

Download or read book Museums in a Global Context written by Jennifer Dickey and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Museums reflect a nation's character, as well as define it. Museums around the world have been shaped by globalization, and in turn have shaped a global public's understanding of local, regional, or national identity. Essayists consider the politics of museum interpretation in the global context, issues of cultural patrimony and heritage tourism, the risks of crossing boundaries and borders to present controversial subjects, and strategies for engaging audiences and communities. International case studies from Germany, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, South Africa, Niger, and Vietnam underscore the common motives and sensibilities, as well as the challenges, of the world's museums in their efforts to educate and inspire.


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