Using examples of indigenous models from Indonesia, the Pacific, Africa and Native North America, Kreps illustrate how the growing recognition of indigenous curation and concepts of cultural heritage preservation is transforming conventional museum practice. She explores the similarities and differences between western and non-western approaches to objects, museums, and curation, revealing how what is culturally appropriate in one context may not be in another. The book also undermines the argument that non-western people are not concerned with preserving their cultural property - an argument that has been used to justify its collection and retention in museums.
By:
Christina Kreps (University of Denver Colorado USA) Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 174mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 380g ISBN:9780415250269 ISBN 10: 0415250269 Series:Museum Meanings Pages: 208 Publication Date:23 January 2003 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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Primary
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active