The Political Museum: Power, Conflict, and Identity in Cyprus Contributor(s): Stylianou-Lambert, Theopisti (Author), Bounia, Alexandra (Author) |
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ISBN: 161132968X ISBN-13: 9781611329681 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Archaeology - Business & Economics | Museum Administration And Museology - Reference |
Dewey: 069 |
LCCN: 2015046699 |
Series: Heritage, Tourism & Community |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.3" W x 9.1" (1.45 lbs) 274 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This engaging volume reveals how politics permeates all facets of museum practice, particularly in regions of political conflict. In these settings, museums can be extraordinarily influential for shaping identity and collective memory and for peace building. Using key Cypriote archaeological, historical, ethnographic, and art museums as examples, this book:
This book will be an important resource for museum professionals, as well as scholars interested in the effects of politics on museums and interpretations of the past. |