The 1904 Anthropology Days and Olympic Games Sport, Race, and American Imperialism. Critical Studies in the History of Anthropology |
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| Editor:
| Brownell, Susan |
| Series title: | Critical Studies in the History of Anthropology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-281-95843-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2008 |
| Publisher: | University of Nebraska Press
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $55.00 |
Book Description:
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The first American national museum designed and run by indigenous peoples, the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC opened in 2004. It represents both the United States as a singular nation and the myriad indigenous nations within its borders. Constructed with materials closely connected to Native communities across the continent, the museum contains more than 800,000 objects and three permanent galleries and routinely holds workshops and...
More DescriptionThe first American national museum designed and run by indigenous peoples, the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC opened in 2004. It represents both the United States as a singular nation and the myriad indigenous nations within its borders. Constructed with materials closely connected to Native communities across the continent, the museum contains more than 800,000 objects and three permanent galleries and routinely holds workshops and seminar series. This first comprehensive look at the National Museum of the American Indian encompasses a variety of perspectives, including those of Natives and non-Natives, museum employees, and outside scholars across disciplines such as cultural studies and criticism, art history, history, museum studies, anthropology, ethnic studies, and Native American studies. The contributors engage in critical dialogue about key aspects of the museum's origin, exhibits, significance, and the relationship between Native Americans and other related museums.