Contesting Knowledge
| Author | : Susan Sleeper-Smith |
| Publisher | : U of Nebraska Press |
| Total Pages | : 375 |
| Release | : 2009-07-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780803219489 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0803219482 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (482 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Contesting Knowledge by : Susan Sleeper-Smith
Download or read book Contesting Knowledge written by Susan Sleeper-Smith and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essays in section 1 consider ethnography's influence on how Europeans represent colonized peoples. Section 2 essays analyze curatorial practices, emphasizing how exhibitions must serve diverse masters rather than solely the curator's own creativity and judgment, a dramatic departure from past museum culture and practice. Section 3 essays consider tribal museums that focus on contesting and critiquing colonial views of American and Canadian history while serving the varied needs of the indigenous communities.
