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The Politics of Display

The Politics of Display

Sharon Macdonald

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
1997
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Arqueología
ISBN:
9780415153263
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This book is an excellent contribution to debates about the politics of public culture. It will be of interest to students of sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, museum studies and science studies.

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