Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-303) and index.
Contents:
Museums, controversy, and the past -- The Civil War, reconstruction, and the institutionalization of racism -- Native peoples and whitewashed history -- Identity politics and the rational and sympathetic minds -- Community responsiveness and historical recontextualization.
Summary:
"The first edition of Controversial Monuments and Memorials framed the theoretical and historical backdrop against which these momentous societal changes took place. Now, the editor has assembled the same group of museum professionals, historians, activists, and community members to reexamine monuments in light of the events of the past four years"-- Provided by publisher.
Series:
American Association for State and Local History book series
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