Memorylands is an original and fascinating investigation of the nature of heritage, memory
and understandings of the past in Europe today. It looks at how Europe has become …

The study of rock art in southern Africa dates back to the early eighteenth century when rock
art was first “discovered” and reported by early travellers (Mitchell 2002; Rust 2008). The …

For the seventh time in its history the ICOM Definition of a Museum is under discussion, with
a view to possible revision to be agreed at the General Conference in Kyoto in September …

In this chapter, we argue that artifactual literacies as a lens, opens up new worlds for
educators; as teachers grapple with the complexities of their students' social worlds we offer …

This book traces the development of'community archaeology', identifying both its
advantages and disadvantages by describing how and why tensions have arisen between …

Heritage and Social Media explores how social media reframes our understanding and
experience of heritage. Through the idea of 'participatory culture'the book begins to examine …

What can we learn about nationalism by looking at a country's cultural institutions? How do
the history and culture of particular cities help explain how museums represent diversity …

In the UK alone there are more than 2500 museums of interest to international and home
audiences. Despite their prevalence and a strong museological culture in the UK and …

How, if it all, do museums shape the ways in which society understands difference? In recent
decades there has been growing international interest amongst practitioners, academics …

The Reader considers the shifting institutional priorities of the museum from a focus on
collections to a growing concern for audience needs and expectations. It reflects on areas of …