Museums and the Public Sphere

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ISBN-10:

1118274830

ISBN-13:

9781118274835

Edition: 1
Released: Apr 30, 2012
Publisher: Wiley/Blackwell
Format: Paperback, 208 pages
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Description:

Museums and the Public Sphere investigates the role of museums around the world as sites of democratic public space.
  • Explores the role of museums around the world as sites of public discourse and democracy
  • Examines the changing idea of the museum in relation to other public sites and spaces, including community cultural centers, public halls and the internet
  • Offers a sophisticated portrait of the public, and how it is realized, invoked, and understood in the museum context
  • Offers relevant case studies and discussions of how museums can engage with their publics' in more complex, productive ways











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