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PublisherMuseumsetc
ISBN-10191014486X
ISBN-139781910144862
eBay Product ID (ePID)5038737026
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Edition2
Book TitleInspiring Action : Museums and Social Change
Number of Pages280 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMuseum Administration & Museology, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, Museum Studies, Essays
Publication Year2016
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Art, Social Science, Business & Economics
AuthorElizabeth Wood
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight15.6 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsInspiring Action lives up to its title. Thirteen museum professionals reflect upon their experiences in addressing societal issues and becoming change agents in their communities. Each essay is a case study in how a museum can cultivate its sense of social responsibility and channel it into meaningful programs. This book should put to rest any belief - or fear - that museums cannot overcome their insular traditions. - Dr Carol Bossert, CB Services, LLC and host of The Museum Life on VoiceAmerica Radio. An inspiring collection of essays which refuses any dichotomy between practice and the crucial theorisation of power and politics, and which shows that change and innovation in art galleries and museums comes through experimentation, trying things out and action itself. Helen Graham, Director, Centre for Critical Studies in Museums, Galleries and Heritage, University of Leeds. The authors in this volume form a bold and uplifting chorus of voices. Collectively, they ask museums to stop merely reflecting society, and instead become an active part of it. This book will undoubtedly appeal to an important and necessary new generation of museum professionals: the questioners, the rabble-rousers, and the innovators who work to keep our institutions relevant. - Andrea K Jones, Director of Programs and Visitor Engagement, Accokeek Foundation. Inspiring Action highlights a range of forward-thinking museums across the globe that are working to become change agents within their communities. These important and timely essays challenge museums to be more socially responsive, more inclusive of local communities, and more engaged in public life. A great read! - Dr Michael Murawski, Director of Education & Public Programs, Portland Art Museum. By drawing upon leading practice from across the globe, Inspiring Action: Museums and Social Change explores how museums enable, mobilise and narrate social change. This must-read collection of essays has never been more timely as many museums grapple with the role they play in their communities; how to listen more, build stronger relationships and be brave, honest and ambitious in their decision-making and actions. - Esme Ward, Head of Engagement, The Whitworth and Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester. The Inspiring Action collection of essays delivers on its promise. Drawing on the experience and expertise of museum professionals working across a range of social and political contexts, the practical complexities and cultural rewards of effecting social change are described in edifying detail. This is an invaluable volume for those interested in the capacity of museums to make a real social difference. - Kerry Wilson, Head of Research, Institute of Cultural Capital.
Dewey Decimal069
SynopsisIn this ground-breaking book, leading professionals contribute practical, theoretical, historical - and always inspiring - case studies on how museums and galleries are responding to the social challenges of the 21st century. Issues addressed include: Helping rehabilitate young offenders Reskilling long-term unemployed people Providing new enjoyment for the elderly Supporting disadvantaged minorities The book shares pioneering museum experience from the UK, USA, Australia and Africa, exploring the theory and practice of building inclusion and participation into museum and gallery programmes. Among the leading institutions whose experience is featured here are: Clark Art Institute Dulwich Art Gallery Durban Art Gallery Royal Armouries Museum Tate Modern Tower of London V&A Weeksville Heritage Center We guarantee you'll find this book powerful, moving - and an inspiration to action., In this ground-breaking book, leading professionals contribute practical, theoretical, historical - and always inspiring - case studies on how museums and galleries are responding to the social challenges of the 21st century. We guarantee you'll find it powerful, moving - and an inspiration to action.
LC Classification NumberAM124
