Curating the Great War (Paperback)

Paul Cornish, Nicholas J. Saunders

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The book approaches museums of the Great War as political entities, some more overtly than others, but all unable to escape from the politics of the war, its profound legacies and its enduring memory. Their changing configurations and content are explored as reflections of the social and political context in which they exist. Curating of the Great War has expanded beyond the walls of museum buildings, seeking public engagement, both direct and digital, and taking in whole landscapes. Recognizing this fact, the book examines these museums as standing at the nexus of historiography, museology, anthropology, archaeology, sociology and politics as well as being a lieux de memoire. Their multi-vocal nature makes them a compelling subject for research and above all the book highlights that it is in these museums that we see the most complete fusion of the material culture of conflict with its historical, political and experiential context. This book is an essential read for researchers of the reception of the Great War through material culture and museums.

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Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2022
First published:	2023
Editors:	Paul Cornish • Nicholas J. Saunders
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	342
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-220269-3
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Museums & museology Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel & holiday guides > Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides Books > Travel > Travel & holiday guides > Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides Promotions
LSN:	1-03-220269-6
Barcode:	9781032202693