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OverviewMuseums as Ritual Sites critically examines the assumption that museums inherently function as ritual sites and, in turn, are poised to exert influence on cultural and societal change. Bringing together a diverse, international group of interdisciplinary scholars and curators, the volume celebrates and critically engages with Carol Duncan’s seminal work, Civilizing Rituals. Presenting a wide-ranging exploration of how museums function as liminal zones in broader societal contexts, the book discusses major topics identified as functioning at the heart of the above-mentioned paradigm shift: diversity and inclusion, consumption, religion, and tradition. These topics are studied through the lens of their ritual implications in museum practice. Presenting case studies on ethnographic, art, history, community, and memorial practices in museums, the book reflects the diversity of the contemporary international museum field. As such, the volume presents a critical and updated revision of the ritual perspective on museums - both as it was presented by Duncan and as it has since been developed in the field of museum studies. Museums as Ritual Sites will be essential reading for academics and students working in museum studies, heritage studies, cultural anthropology, religious studies, and ritual studies. Museums as Ritual Sites will also be of interest to those working across the humanities and social sciences who are interested in the intersection of museums or archives with indigeneity and decolonization. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lieke Wijnia , James S. BieloPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.620kg ISBN: 9781032270098ISBN 10: 1032270098 Pages: 236 Publication Date: 14 October 2024 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationLieke Wijnia (she/ her) is Head of Research & Library at Museum Catharijneconvent in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Her research explores the dynamics between the arts, heritage and religion. She completed her PhD on the sacred in contemporary culture at Tilburg University in 2016. Her research was awarded the golden honorary medal of the Teylers Theological Society (2017) and the inaugural Jeffrey Rubinoff Postdoctoral Award (2018). James S. Bielo is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Northwestern University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |