Autorentext

Mary Elizabeth Lange; Centre for Communication, Media and Society, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Ruth Teer-Tomaselli; UNESCO Chair of Communication, Centre for Communication, Media and Society, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Klappentext

Recognising that museums of the 21st century have the potential to contribute to catharsis and mutual understanding, this book reflects on selected museums in South Africa and Ireland that commemorate the pain of the past and the hope for the future.

Inhalt

Acknowledgements

South African Museums

Ireland Museums

Timeline

Chapter One: The people

Chapter Two: Museums, storytelling and spiritual well-being

Chapter Three: The places and spaces in South Africa

Chapter Four: The spaces and places in Ireland

Chapter Five: Connecting to the environment: Physical and spiritual

Chapter Six: Connecting to self: Agency and affirmation

Chapter Seven: Beliefs, trauma and healing

Chapter Eight: Sustainability: Challenges and suggestions

Interviews and personal communication

Bibliography

Index