Lee, Shimrit

Decolonize Museums (Decolonize That!)

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ISBN 13:: 9781682193150
author:: Lee, Shimrit
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: OR Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 17.7 x 12.7 centimetres (0.16 kg
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Sociology,
Condition:: New
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Decolonize Museums by Shimrit Lee is a thought-provoking exploration of the origins and impact of museums. Lee argues that these institutions are rooted in colonialism, with narratives of benign curiosity masking racist attitudes towards occupied or annihilated cultures. The author examines how these narratives continue to shape museum authority today. Lee's analysis draws on pop culture references and highlights key activist campaigns and legal actions aimed at redressing the harms caused by museums. By dismantling the myth of the idealized Western museum, Lee invites readers to consider alternative models for cultural preservation and representation. This book offers a timely critique of the role of museums in society, challenging readers to think critically about their place in the world.

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