{"title":"Jon Sleigh","description":"\u003cp\u003eJon Sleigh’s works offer insightful exploration into the purpose and impact of museums within society. His writing combines thoughtful analysis with clear explanations, making complex ideas accessible to a broad audience interested in cultural institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for readers engaged with education, heritage, and social sciences, Sleigh’s books encourage reflection on how museums shape knowledge and community understanding. Expect a compelling blend of theory and practical perspective in the field of museum studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-are-museums-for-by-jon-sleigh-9781529231397","title":"What Are Museums For?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe days when museums were dusty, stuffy institutions displaying their wealth and wisdom to a reverential public are over. Museums today are a cultural battleground. Who should decide what is put on display and how it is presented? Who gets to set the narrative?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this passionately argued book, Jon Sleigh maintains that museums must be for all people and inclusion must be at the heart of everything they do. But what does good inclusion look like in practice? Cleverly structured like a museum tour, \u003cem\u003eWhat Are Museums For?\u003c\/em\u003e uses seven illustrative museum objects from seven very different museums to explore such wide-ranging issues as trust-building, representation, digital access, conflicting narratives, removal from display and restitution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428442882284,"sku":"9781529231397","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529231397.jpg?v=1774496663"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jon-sleigh.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}