This title explores a wide range of social, political and ethical questions faced by Smithsonian Institution curators in their roles as custodians of culture. Focusing on the challenges posed by the transformation of exhibitions from object-driven displays to idea-driven sources of education and, increasingly, entertainment, the authors discuss the ever-more complex enterprise of acquiring and displaying objects in a museum setting.
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This title explores a wide range of social, political and ethical questions faced by Smithsonian Institution curators in their roles as custodians of culture. Focusing on the challenges posed by the transformation of exhibitions from object-driven displays to idea-driven sources of education and, increasingly, entertainment, the authors discuss the ever-more complex enterprise of acquiring and displaying objects in a museum setting.
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Used-Very Good. This title explores a wide range of social, political and ethical questions faced by Smithsonian Institution curators in their roles as custodians of culture. Focusing on the challenges posed by the transformation of exhibitions from object-driven displays to idea-driven sources of education and, increasingly, entertainment, the authors discuss the ever-more complex enterprise of acquiring and displaying objects in a museum setting. Wrapped in Brodart dust jacket protector. Out of print. Book has minor shelf wear.