Museums and the Public Sphere

ISBN: 978-1-4051-7383-4

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208 pages

October 2010, Wiley-Blackwell

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Museums and the Public Sphere investigates the role of museums around the world as sites of democratic public space.

Explores the role of museums around the world as sites of public discourse and democracy
Examines the changing idea of the museum in relation to other public sites and spaces, including community cultural centers, public halls and the internet
Offers a sophisticated portrait of the public, and how it is realized, invoked, and understood in the museum context
Offers relevant case studies and discussions of how museums can engage with their publics' in more complex, productive ways