Three appendixes, a name, institution, and subject index, and an extensive 20-page selected bibliography complete this volume. . . . Zucker has compiled a fine volume for public and academic libraries. Choice
Who gets to set the narrative? In this passionately argued book, Jon Sleigh maintains that museums must be for all people and inclusion must be at the heart of everything they do. But what does good inclusion look like in practice?
... museum for all the sites he describes but acknowledges a number of so - called peace museums fall far short of promoting peace ( 235-7 ) . See also , Philip A. Seaton's insightful description of peace museums in Japan ( within the ...
... all of society. That means it needs everyone to act, and to act fast ... Museums have to address their own carbon footprint and other greenhouse gas ... museums, sector support organisations and the entire museum sector – need to adopt ...
... Museums occupy a position of civic care and often have considerable ... museums ' , Richard says , ' is museum activism . ' He continues : We were clear what we ... all museums , a way to make museums think mindfully about what they do ...
In this book compiled and edited by Dr. Johnnetta Betch Cole, who has served as both director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art and as the president of both historically Black colleges for women in the United States, Spelman ...
A typical entry provides a history of the museum and description of the collection. . . . America's Science Museums is a well-designed book that can be recommended to all public and academic libraries.
"This book takes you through the collection gallery by gallery, illuminating the art and installations in each room"--From preface. This beautiful book is the first comprehensive guide to the collection written in a generation.