Summary
Gary Edson: Museums and Ethics
The development of museums in recent years has forced museologists, as well as everyone who works in museums, to pay more attention to ethical issues. Professionals in this field are increasingly seen as members of a kind of ethical community. Each individual in that community must have a sense of responsibility and act in accordance with ethical standards.
The work "Museums and Ethics" considers both theoretical and practical issues, such as the acquisition of artifacts, the rights of indigenous groups, the return of objects to the country of origin, exhibition policy, protection of objects, the role of education, as well as the day-to-day management of museums. All those who deal with museums, whether they are managers of collections, curators or members of a board, have an ethical obligation, both towards the museum profession and towards the audience. This book should enable professionals and scholars to create a more responsible museum community that listens to the demands of others.
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