Description
Annals of the National Museum of Anthropology, No. IV, 1997
Book Summary
This publication brings together a selection of studies and research on social and cultural anthropology, ethnography, and museology. The reader will find a rigorous analysis of museum collections and practices, as well as reflections on cultural heritage. A reference work for professionals and scholars interested in the evolution of anthropology and museum management.
What is it about?
The fourth issue of the Annals of the National Museum of Anthropology gathers academic articles covering topics from ethnographic research to museographic theory and practice. The work explores the relationship between anthropological collections and their social context, offering case studies on cultural representation and heritage conservation. Throughout its pages, it analyzes museum work methodologies, the documentation of ethnographic objects, and new perspectives in contemporary museology. It is a compendium that reflects the state of the art in the discipline during the year of its publication.
Main Topics
- Social and cultural anthropology: studies of communities and traditional practices.
- Ethnography: documentation and analysis of objects and cultural expressions.
- Museology and museography: theories and techniques of collection management.
- Heritage studies: conservation, dissemination, and valuation of cultural assets.
- Applied research in museums: methodologies and case studies.
Who is it recommended for?
This volume is aimed at anthropologists, ethnographers, museologists, museum curators, social science students, and cultural heritage professionals. It is also of interest to researchers seeking historical references and specialized studies on Spanish museography from the late 20th century.
What this book provides
- Access to original research published by the National Museum of Anthropology.
- Updated perspectives (for its time) on museum management and anthropology.
- Detailed analyses of ethnographic collections and their cultural significance.
- Reference material for academic work and professionals in the sector.
Technical Specifications
- Author: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area o
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: MUSEOLOGY AND HERITAGE STUDIES, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY, ETHNOGRAPHY
- Collection: PENDING COLLECTION
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: January 1995
- Number of pages: 260
- Weight: 700 g
Editorial Assessment
A specialized publication offering a documented and rigorous view of the anthropology and museology of its time. Its value lies in the diversity of approaches and the academic quality of the selected articles. Recommended for those wishing to delve into the study of cultural heritage and museographic practices from an institutional and critical perspective.