Civilizing the museum
Subtitle: the collected writings of Elaine Heumann Gurian
By: Elaine Heumann Gurian.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2005
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
Subjects: Museums -- Philosophy; Museums -- Social aspects; Museum exhibits; Architectural design; Cultural property -- Protection; Communication and culture
Description: "Written over a thirty-five year career, the essays in Civilizing the Museum introduce students to the powerful, sometimes contested, and often unrealized notion that museums should welcome all because they house the collective memory of all. Drawing on her experience working in and with museums in the US and throughout the world, Author Elaine Heumann Gurian explores the possibilities for making museums more central and relevant to society."--Publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.