Museum Ethics in Practice

Museum Ethics in Practice
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 236
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ISBN-10 : 9781317197348
ISBN-13 : 1317197348
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Book Synopsis Museum Ethics in Practice by : Gary Edson

Download or read book Museum Ethics in Practice written by Gary Edson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-11-25 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is a guide to the difficult ethical questions museums work entails. While promoting the value of ethical theory and practice in museums, Edson tackles several key controversies and also corrects a number of prevailing misconceptions about museum ethics, such as the difference between social morals and professional ethics as they relate to the museum context. Drawing on the author’s extensive teaching experience, Museum Ethics in Practice offers clear and practical guidance on the application of ethics to the museum profession. Using example-driven arguments that incorporate varied case studies from around the world, this book is an excellent resource for museum studies students and professionals currently working in museums.


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