{"product_id":"interpreting-slavery-at-museums-and-historic-sites-9780759123267","title":"Interpreting Slavery at Museums and Historic","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book moves the field forward in its collective conversation about the interpretation of slavery—acknowledging the criticism of the past and acting in the present to develop an inclusive interpretation of slavery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterpreting Slavery at Museums and Historic Sites is a comprehensive ‘how to’ manual. It can be extremely useful to any historical or cultural institution serious about improving its ability to present the topic of slavery in ways that acknowledge its foundational significance in the evolution of our nation. -- Rex M. Ellis, The National Museum of African American History and Culture at the Smithsonian Institution, associate director for curatorial affairs\u003cbr\u003eInterpreting Slavery at Museums and Historic Sites provides museum professionals with a roadmap to help them engage the topic with greater confidence and vision. It is thoughtful and comprehensive.  Well worth the read. -- Christy Coleman, president of The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar in Richmond, VA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Rex M. Ellis  Preface Chapter 1:Comprehensive Content and Contested Historical Narratives  \tKristin L. Gallas and James DeWolf Perry Chapter 2:The Role of Race and Racial Identity in Interpretation \tKristin L. Gallas and James DeWolf Perry Chapter 3:“So Deep Dyed in Our Fabric, It Can Not Be Washed Out”:  Developing Institutional Support for the Interpretation of Slavery \tLinnea Grim Chapter 4:Institutional Change at Northern Historic Sites: Telling Slavery’s Story in the Land of Abolition  Katherine D. Kane\t Chapter 5:The Necessity of Community Involvement: Talking About Slavery in the 21st Century Dina A. Bailey and Richard C. Cooper Chapter 6:Visitors Are Ready, Are We? Conny Graft\t Chapter 7:Developing Competent and Confident Interpreters Patricia Brooks Chapter 8: Perceptions of Race and Identity and their Impact on Slavery’s Interpretation \t Nicole A. Moore \t Conclusion","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037746987351,"sku":"9780759123267","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780759123267.jpg?v=1750937112","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/interpreting-slavery-at-museums-and-historic-sites-9780759123267","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}