Bringing technology back in: a critique of the institutionalist perspective on museums

Sociologists that study organizations often analyze the museum from a cultural perspective that emphasizes the norms of the museum industry and the larger society. We review this literature and suggest that sociologists should take into account the technical demands of museums. Drawing on insights f...

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Main Authors: Nicholas J. Rowland, Fabio Rojas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Leicester 2006-07-01
Series:Museum & Society
Online Access:https://journals.le.ac.uk/ojs1/index.php/mas/article/view/80