The National Museum of the American Indian : critical conversations /

"This first comprehensive look at the National Museum of the American Indian encompasses a variety of perspectives, including those of Natives and non-Natives, museum employees, and outside scholars across disciplines such as cultural studies and criticism, art history, history, museum studies,...

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Other Authors: Lonetree, Amy, Cobb, Amanda J., 1970-
Format: Government Document Book
Language:English
Published: Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press, 2008.
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Summary:"This first comprehensive look at the National Museum of the American Indian encompasses a variety of perspectives, including those of Natives and non-Natives, museum employees, and outside scholars across disciplines such as cultural studies and criticism, art history, history, museum studies, anthropology, ethnic studies, and Native American studies. The contributors engage in critical dialogues about key aspects of the museum's origin, exhibits, significance, and the relationship between Native Americans and other related museums."--Jacket.
Physical Description:xxx, 475 pages, [10] pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780803211117
0803211112