Museum and Heritage Studies

Aesthetic Constructions of Korean Nationalism chooses expositions, museums and the urban built environment at particular moments in both colonial and postcolonial eras and analyses their discursive relations in the construction of Korean nationalism. By linking concepts of visual spectacle, space an..

From two of the best-known archaeological writers in the trade, this outstanding resource provides a thorough and up-to-date survey of the key ideas in archaeology, and how they impact on archaeological thinking and method...

This unique book is the first to explore collecting practices in archives and museums in the modern Arab Middle East, featuring case studies of collecting practices in countries ranging from Egypt and Lebanon to Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, and the Gulf states, and providing a theoretical and methodolog..

This unique book is the first to explore collecting practices in archives and museums in the modern Arab Middle East, featuring case studies of collecting practices in countries ranging from Egypt and Lebanon to Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, and the Gulf states, and providing a theoretical and methodolog..

In Australia, the artist’s engagement with the museum is traditionally regarded as having an important role in the colonial project but, as times have changed, the post-colonial viewpoint has come to the fore. The authors of Australian Artists in the ContemporaryMuseum propose that the artists’ enga..

In Australia, the artist’s engagement with the museum is traditionally regarded as having an important role in the colonial project but, as times have changed, the post-colonial viewpoint has come to the fore. The authors of Australian Artists in the ContemporaryMuseum propose that the artists’ enga..

This book uses the study of early museums to cast light on modern museum philosophies. At a time when many contemporary institutions are suffering from a sense of cultural irrelevance and are increasingly looking to computer technology to attract a younger audience, Arnold argues that a return to th..

Challenging History in the Museum explores work with difficult, contested and sensitive heritages in a range of museum contexts. It is based on the Challenging History project, which brings together a wide range of heritage professionals, practitioners and academics to explore heritage and museum le..

Challenging History in the Museum explores work with difficult, contested and sensitive heritages in a range of museum contexts. It is based on the Challenging History project, which brings together a wide range of heritage professionals, practitioners and academics to explore heritage and museum le..

Drawing on thirty-five years of experience, and involvement in groundbreaking museums, Gurian presents twenty-two essays that explore the possibilities for making museums more central and relevant to society. Both students and professional in the field will find this of immense interest...

Drawing on thirty-five years of experience, and involvement in groundbreaking museums, Gurian presents twenty-two essays that explore the possibilities for making museums more central and relevant to society. Both students and professional in the field will find this of immense interest...

Conservation of Cultural Heritage covers the methods and practices needed for future museum professionals who will be working in various capacities with museum collections and artifacts. It also assists current professionals in understanding the complex decision making processes that faces conservat..