The Routledge Handbook of Museums, Heritage, and Death by Tri... - 9781032047041

The Routledge Handbook of Museums, Heritage, and DeathAuthor(s): Trish Biers, Katie Stringer Clary\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032047041, 978-1032047041\nSynopsis\nThis book provides a comprehensive examination of death, dying, and human remains in museums and heritage sites around the world.\n\nPresenting a diverse range of contributions from scholars, practitioners, and artists, the book reminds us that death and the dead body are omnipresent in museum and heritage spaces. Chapters appraise collection practices and their historical context, present global perspectives and potential resolutions, and suggest how death and dying should be presented to the public. Acknowledging that professionals in the galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAM) fields are engaging in vital discussions about repatriation and anti-colonialist narratives, the book includes reflections on a variety of deathscapes that are.