J Barrett
John Wiley & Sons
e druk, 2010
9781405173834
Museums and the Public Sphere
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Gebonden, 208 blz.
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Engels
John Wiley & Sons |
e druk, 2010
ISBN13: 9781405173834
Rubricering
Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
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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Inhoudsopgave
List of Images vii
<p>Introduction 1</p>
<p>1 The Public Sphere 15</p>
<p>2 Historical Discourses of the Museum 45</p>
<p>3 The Museum as Public Space 81</p>
<p>4 Audience, Community, and Public 118</p>
<p>5 The Museum as Public Intellectual 143</p>
<p>Conclusion 164</p>
<p>References 175</p>
<p>Acknowledgments 191</p>
<p>Index 193</p>
<p>Introduction 1</p>
<p>1 The Public Sphere 15</p>
<p>2 Historical Discourses of the Museum 45</p>
<p>3 The Museum as Public Space 81</p>
<p>4 Audience, Community, and Public 118</p>
<p>5 The Museum as Public Intellectual 143</p>
<p>Conclusion 164</p>
<p>References 175</p>
<p>Acknowledgments 191</p>
<p>Index 193</p>