Museum collection ethics: acquisition, stewardship, and interpretation
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Main Author: Miller, Steven 1947- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham ; Boulder ; New York ; London Rowman & Littlefield [2020]
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Abstract:What are the encompassing issues museum face regarding how they acquire, keep and work with their collections? Museum Collection Ethics discusses the complexities inherent in preserving and interpreting the extraordinary range of culturally significant objects entrusted to museums. The book presents an encompassing look at every aspect of the intellectual and stewardship duties museums by definition assume. The differences between ethics, laws, customs, and expectations are discussed. They are not synonymous. Ethics vary widely and are fluid
Physical Description:xviii, 203 Seiten Illustrationen 24 cm
ISBN:9781538135198
9781538135204