The representation of the past : museums and heritage in the postmodern world / Kevin Walsh.

Main entry:

Walsh, Kevin, 1963-

Title & Author:

The representation of the past : museums and heritage in the postmodern world / Kevin Walsh.

Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1992.

Description:

vii, 204 pages ; 24 cm

Series:

Heritage

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 184-191) and index.
1. The idea of modernity -- 2. Post-modern societies I -- 3. Post-modern societies II -- 4. Conserving a past -- 5. Simulating the past -- 6. Heritage reconsidered -- 7. A sense of place -- 8. The museum as a facilitator -- 9. Conclusion: the remoteness of the past.

Summary:

This work argues that museums should shoulder at least some of the blame for a superficial, unquestioning portrayal of the past which ultimately separates people from an understanding of their economic, political and cultural present.

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ISBN:

041505026X
9780415050265
0415079446 (pbk.)
9780415079440 (pbk.)
9780203075722
0203075722
9786610328918
6610328919

Subject:

Museum techniques.
Museums Environmental aspects.
Popular culture.
Mass society.
Museums Educational aspects.
Popular Culture
Muséologie.
Musées Aspect éducatif.
Culture populaire.
Société de masse.
Musées Aspect de l'environnement.
museology.
popular culture.
Musea.
Het Verleden.
Historisch besef.
Museologia (Teoria)
Musées scientifiques et techniques.
Museums

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Holdings:

Location: Library main 74128
Call No.: ID PLS; ID:92-B1984
Status: Available

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