Routledge Education, Values and Ethics in International Heritage - Routledge

Explore the evolving relationship between museums and communities, including Indigenous, ethnic and marginalised groups, through this comprehensive examination of contemporary heritage practice. This Routledge publication addresses critical questions about which artefacts to collect and exhibit, and investigates how cultural awareness can be integrated into heritage professional training. The book examines the distinction between official and unofficial heritage, offering insights into museum practice informed by diverse cultural perspectives, values and beliefs. Essential reading for heritage professionals, museum educators and students seeking to understand how institutions can better serve and respect the communities they represent whilst building inclusive approaches to cultural preservation and education.