Beyond the Glass Case by Nick Merriman
The book is the result of a nationwide survey in the UK that measured public use of and attitudes to the past, archaeology and collecting. The author reviews this research in the light of contemporary theory on ideology and representation and goes on to develop a convincing explanation for the failure of museums and similar institutions to connect with the majority of the public. Merriman marshals the empirical and theoretical work to make a powerful case for a new approach to attract the under served populations; one which encourages a view of the museum as a service helping its public to see, understand and engage with its own personal, local and multi-faceted past.
Nick Merriman is a Reader in Museum Studies at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780905853376 |
| ISBN 10 | 0905853377 |
| Title | Beyond the Glass Case |
| Author | Nick Merriman |
| Series | Ucl Institute Of Archaeology Publications |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of London Institute of Archaeology |
| Year published | 2009-01-15 |
| Number of pages | 200 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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