Carr, David, 1945-2016

The promise of cultural institutions / David Carr. - Walnut Creek, CA : AltaMira Press, ©2003. - xxi, 213 pages ; 24 cm. - American Association for State and Local History book series. .

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. This work challenges us to contemplate both the effects and the responsibilities, and to examine carefully the nuances of these experiences

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Cultural policy.--United States
Libraries --United States.--Social aspects
Museums-- United States.-- Social aspects

E169.12 / .C279 2003