Understanding and implementing inclusion in museums /

"This book is the pioneer text to focus solely on the notion of inclusion for museums. It is intended to demystify the much-debated idea of inclusion for museum professionals, theorists, professors, and researchers. From practical tips to theoretical know-how, this book will prepare your museum...

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Main Authors: Coleman, Laura-Edythe, 1975
Published: Rowman & Littlefield,
Publisher Address: Lanham, Maryland :
Publication Dates: [2018]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Summary: "This book is the pioneer text to focus solely on the notion of inclusion for museums. It is intended to demystify the much-debated idea of inclusion for museum professionals, theorists, professors, and researchers. From practical tips to theoretical know-how, this book will prepare your museum to become more inclusive"--
Carrier Form: xvi, 175 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-167) and index.
ISBN: 9781538110515 (hardcover : alkaline paper) :
1538110512 (hardcover : alkaline paper)
9781538110812 (paperback : alkaline paper)
1538110814 (paperback : alkaline paper)
9781538110829 (ePub ebook)
1538110822 (ePub ebook)
Index Number: AM11
CLC: G269.712
Call Number: G269.712/C692
Contents: Why do museums need inclusion? -- The spectrum of inclusive theories for museums -- The advantages and disadvantages of inclusion for museums -- Creating cultural inclusion : partnerships with people -- Aiding in social regeneration : partnerships with programs, agencies, and community organizations -- Driving broad social change : becoming a vehicle -- Tools for implementing inclusion in your museum -- Tools for evaluating inclusion in your museum -- Advocates, agents, and architects for American museums -- Challenge to the field : become the museum for everyone -- Wing Luke Museum communit