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Museum ethics / edited by Gary Edson.

Contributor(s):

Edson, Gary

Material type: Text

TextOriginal language: English Publication details: London ;;New York : Routledge, 1997Description: xxiii, 282 p. : ill. 26 cmISBN:

0415138116 (hb : alk. paper);0415152909 (pb : alk. paper)

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DDC classification:

174.9096 20 TAP

Summary: "Museum Ethics considers the theoretical and practical elements of the philosophy of conduct in relation to critical contemporary issues and museums. This discussion encompasses the procurement of artifacts, the rights of indigenous peoples, repatriation, the politics of display, the conservation of objects and the role of education, as well as the day-to-day management of a museum. All persons active in museum matters, whether custodian, curator, or trustee have an ethical obligation to the museum profession and the public. This volume will allow the professional and student to work towards a more responsible and responsive museum community."

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Library Section SB- R304	174.9096 TAP (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		P 20038

Includes bibliographical references (p. 272-276) and index.

"Museum Ethics considers the theoretical and practical elements of the philosophy of conduct in relation to critical contemporary issues and museums. This discussion encompasses the procurement of artifacts, the rights of indigenous peoples, repatriation, the politics of display, the conservation of objects and the role of education, as well as the day-to-day management of a museum. All persons active in museum matters, whether custodian, curator, or trustee have an ethical obligation to the museum profession and the public. This volume will allow the professional and student to work towards a more responsible and responsive museum community."

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