Museums, Collections and Social Repair in Vietnam

This book explores how museums can transform lives and create a just future, drawing on fieldwork in Vietnam and interviews with museum workers and stakeholders. It also examines the dynamics between history and memory, the capacity of museums to repair injury, loss, or suffering, and the limits of historical memory beyond the control of a one-party state.

Format: Hardback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 22 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the profound impact of museums on shaping lives and fostering a more equitable future. It explores the remarkable ways in which museums assist ordinary individuals in grappling with the loss and trauma inflicted by conflict. Through extensive fieldwork conducted in various museums across Vietnam, alongside in-depth interviews with museum professionals and stakeholders, the author conducts a comprehensive analysis of museum exhibitions. Furthermore, the book raises thought-provoking questions about the interplay between history and memory, the museum's potential to heal wounds, and the boundaries of historical memory in the context of one-party states. This insightful work will captivate academics and students actively engaged in the study of museums, heritage, Asia, tourism, and anthropology.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032187907