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Museums of Language and the Display of Intangible Cultural Heritage presents essays by practitioners based in language museums around the world. Describing thei
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In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, the linguistic situation in Europe was one of remarkable fluidity. Latin, the great scholarly lingua franca of the med
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Archaeological research has long focused on studying tangible artifacts to build a picture of the cultures it examines. Equally important to understanding a cul
Destination Culture
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With the question, "What does it mean to show?", the author explores the agency of display in museums and tourist attractions. She looks at how objects are made
Museums, International Exhibitions and China's Cultural Diplomacy
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Museums, International Exhibitions and China’s Cultural Diplomacy examines the role museums and, more specifically, international exhibitions, have played in