Why we matter: reflections on the importance of academic museums

William Eiland; Lyndel King; Andrew Simpson; John Wetenhall

Why we matter: reflections on the importance of academic museums

William Eiland, Lyndel King, Andrew Simpson, John Wetenhall

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Representing over a century of leading college and university museums, the presenters will reflect upon the fundamental ideals of academic museums and their essential importance in providing perspective, understanding, values and wisdom to students, faculty and a general public buffeted by the competing concerns of an increasingly fragmented and combative global society.

Original language	English
Pages	11
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 21 Jun 2018
Event	Audacious Ideas: University Museums as Change-Agents for a Better World - University of Miami, Miami, United States Duration: 21 Jun 2018 → 24 Jun 2018 https://www.aamg-us.org/wp/2018-annual-conference/

Conference

Conference	Audacious Ideas: University Museums as Change-Agents for a Better World
Abbreviated title	Audacious Ideas
Country/Territory	United States
City	Miami
Period	21/06/18 → 24/06/18
Internet address	https://www.aamg-us.org/wp/2018-annual-conference/

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Why we matter: reflections on the importance of academic museums

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