Museums in a Global Context - National Identity, International Understanding
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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.
About the Author
Jennifer Dickey is associate professor and the coordinator of public history at Kennesaw State University, Georgia. Samir El Azhar is professor in the Department of English and American Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Ben M'Sik University, Casablanca, Morocco. Catherine Lewis is executive director of museum, archives, and rare books, and professor of history at Kennesaw State University, Georgia.
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- Contributor: Jennifer Dickey
- Imprint: American Association of Museums
- ISBN13: 9781933253855
- Number of Pages: 200
- Packaged Dimensions: 154x228x15mm
- Packaged Weight: 422
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: American Association of Museums
- Release Date: 2013-08-09
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: Jennifer Dickey is associate professor and the coordinator of public history at Kennesaw State University, Georgia. Samir El Azhar is professor in the Department of English and American Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Ben M'Sik University, Casablanca, Morocco. Catherine Lewis is executive director of museum, archives, and rare books, and professor of history at Kennesaw State University, Georgia.
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