The Promise of Cultural Institutions (American Association for State and Local History Book Series) | 
| Authors: David Carr, Rollie Adams
Publisher: AltaMira Press
Category: Book
Buy New: $29.95
Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 551852
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.6
ISBN: 0759102929
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.0973074
EAN: 9780759102927
Publication Date: July 28, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 3 to 5 weeks
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Product Description
This thought-provoking collection of essays is essential reading for anyone who cares about cultural institutions and their role in the community of learners. These institutions--often museums or libraries--have the power to profoundly alter our sense of ourselves and of the world around us, but that power carries with it obligations. David Carr challenges us to contemplate both the effects and the responsibilities, to examine carefully the nuances of these experiences. Visit our website for sample chapters!
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| Customer Reviews:
Amazing book, extremely important subject matter. February 16, 2004
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
In a world dominated by the quest for information, but not for knowledge, Dr. Carr's book is a refreshing breeze that brings us all back to the roots of learning. He shows us that being chained to our computers will not bring us wisdom or enlightenment, however, it is the enrichment of our minds and our souls through society's repository of invaluable information which brings revelations about who we are and where we are going.I highly recommend this work for any person who has ever been to a zoo, a library, a museum, a botantical garden, or any other place that contains a collection. I guarantee that you will never look at those places the same way again.
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