The New History in an Old Museum: Creating the Past at Colonial Williamsburg

Handler, Richard,Gable, Eric

ISBN 10: 0822319780 / ISBN 13: 9780822319788

Published by Duke University Press Books, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The New History in an Old Museum: Creating the Past at Colonial Williamsburg
• Publisher: Duke University Press Books
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0822319780
• ISBN 13: 9780822319788
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Drawing on visits, interviews, and research, a critical study of Colonial Williamsburg traces the competing roles of consumerism, patriotism, and educational purpose in shaping the way American history is portrayed there and received by visitors. Simultaneous. UP.

About the Author

Richard Handler is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Virginia.

Eric Gable is Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at Mary Washington College.