{"title":"Conal McCarthy","description":"\u003cp\u003eConal McCarthy’s works offer insightful explorations into history, with a particular emphasis on cultural heritage and the legacies preserved within museums. His writing invites readers to engage with the past through thoughtful analysis, bringing to life the stories behind artefacts and historical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in indigenous histories and the intersections between culture and conflict will find McCarthy’s approach both enlightening and accessible. His books, such as \u003cem\u003eMuseums and Maori\u003c\/em\u003e, provide a nuanced perspective on history and its ongoing influence in contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"museums-and-maori-by-conal-mccarthy-9781611320770","title":"Museums and Maori","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis groundbreaking book explores the revolution in New Zealand museums that is influencing the care and exhibition of indigenous objects worldwide. Drawing on practical examples and research in all kinds of institutions, Conal McCarthy explores the history of relations between museums and indigenous peoples, innovative exhibition practices, community engagement, and curation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe lifts the lid on current practice, showing how museum professionals deal with the indigenous objects in their care, engage with tribal communities, and meet the needs of visitors. The first critical study of its kind, \u003cem\u003eMuseums and Maori\u003c\/em\u003e is an indispensable resource for professionals working with indigenous objects, indigenous communities and cultural centres, and for researchers and students in museology and indigenous studies programmes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607106142444,"sku":"9781611320770","price":102.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781611320770-museums-and-maori.jpg?v=1778158468"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/conal-mccarthy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}