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Museum Frictions is the third volume in a bestselling series on culture, society, and museums. The first two volumes in the series, Exhibiting Cultures and Museums and Communities, have become defining books for those interested in the politics of museum display and heritage sites. Another classic in the making, Museum Frictions is a lavishly illustrated examination of the significant and varied effects of the increasingly globalized world on contemporary museum, heritage, and exhibition practice. The contributorsscholars, artists, and curatorspresent case studies drawn from Africa, Australia, North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Together they offer a multifaceted analysis of the complex roles that national and community museums, museums of art and history, monuments, heritage sites, and theme parks play in creating public cultures.Whether contrasting the transformation of Africas oldest museum, the South Africa Museum, with one of its newest, the Lwandle Migrant Labor Museum; offering an interpretation of the audio guide at the Guggenheim Bilbao; reflecting on the relative paucity of art museums in Peru and Cambodia; considering representations of slavery in the United States and Ghana; or meditating on the ramifications of an exhibition of Australian aboriginal art at the Asia Society in New York City, the contributors highlight the frictions, contradictions, and collaborations emerging in museums and heritage sites around the world. The volume opens with an extensive introductory essay by Ivan Karp and Corinne A. Kratz, leading scholars in museum and heritage studies.Contributors. Tony Bennett, David Bunn, Gustavo Buntinx, Cuauhtmoc Camarena, Andrea Fraser, Martin Hall, Ivan Karp, Barbara KirshenblattGimblett, Corinne A. Kratz, Christine Mullen Kreamer, Joseph Masco, Teresa Morales, Howard Morphy, Ingrid Muan, Fred Myers, Ciraj Rassool, Vicente Razo, Fath Davis Ruffins, Lynn Szwaja, Krista A. Thompson, Leslie Witz, Toms YbarraFrausto
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Museum Frictions: Public Cultures/Global Transformations'? A: The book examines the complex effects of globalization on contemporary museum and exhibition practices, highlighting case studies from various regions including Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
- Q: Who are the contributors to 'Museum Frictions'? A: The book includes contributions from notable scholars, artists, and curators such as Tony Bennett, Ivan Karp, and Corinne A. Kratz.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in 'Museum Frictions'? A: Key themes include the politics of museum display, the roles of national and community museums, and the frictions and collaborations that arise in heritage sites.
- Q: Is 'Museum Frictions' suitable for both academic and general audiences? A: Yes, the book is designed to appeal to both academic readers interested in museum studies and general readers curious about cultural practices.
- Q: What type of illustrations can be found in 'Museum Frictions'? A: The book is lavishly illustrated, featuring images that complement the case studies and analyses presented by the contributors.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Museum Frictions'? A: The book was published on December 7, 2006.
- Q: What is the format of 'Museum Frictions'? A: The book is available in paperback format, making it accessible for readers who prefer physical copies.
- Q: How many pages does 'Museum Frictions' contain? A: The book has a total of 632 pages.
- Q: What edition of 'Museum Frictions' is available? A: This book is an illustrated edition, providing visual context to the written content.
- Q: Can 'Museum Frictions' be considered a part of a series? A: Yes, it is the third volume in a bestselling series that includes 'Exhibiting Cultures' and 'Museums and Communities'.