Each year the more than seven thousand museums in the United States attract more attendees than either movies or sports. Yet until recently; museums have escaped serious political analysis. The past decade; however; has witnessed a series of unusually acrimonious debates about the social; political; and moral implications of museum exhibitions as varied as the Enola Gay display at the Smithsonians Air and Space Museum and the "Sensation" exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. In this important volume; Timothy W. Luke explores the power that museums have to shape collective values and social understandings; and argues persuasively that museum exhibitions have a profound effect on the body politic. Through discussions of topics ranging from how the National Holocaust Museum and the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles have interpreted the Holocaust to the ways in which the American Museum of Natural History; the Missouri Botanical Gardens; and Tucsons Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum have depicted the natural world; Luke exposes the processes through which museums challenge but more often affirm key cultural and social realities.Timothy W. Luke is University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Political Science at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. must read!!!By Roman Midnight MusicI love Van Halen but theyre not a band that I would read a bio about. though I love rock biographies. I read David Lee Roths autobiography wanting to know about his solo career and was overwhelmed by this horried stories of the Van Halen brothers. I so wanted to know how true they were I picked up Red. Wow. Hagar does not hold back with honesty. This is a great bio. I knew nothing of his pre-Van Halen days and dont really pay much attention to Hagar. but my respect for his body of work increased after this book. One of the most fascinating bits was his non-music endeavors and how they are the things that really pay the bills. He doesnt come across as arrogant or show-off or bragging. This is a story of ups and downs and while a fan might want to know of this or that. as a casual fan I couldnt ask for more. But. Im shocked that the Van Halen boys dont sue Hagar and Roth after what they said about him. But. now I want them to write a book to refute what Hagar wrote.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. One of the Best Rock N Roll BooksBy Brad FloydGreat book. If you are a Van Halen. Sammy Hagar. or just a rock and roll fan this is a great book. Yes. there are the typical rock stories but the history of him earning his stripes while dabbling in random business that he made successful was the best part. You can tell he is a smart guy with some persistence and varied interests which ultimately led to his success in many areas. Not a book about the excesses of the business but more about keeping the eye on the prize while having a great time. It will make you want to visit Cabo Wabo. I burned through about 10 books about rock and roll and this one stands out.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. "I had to lie a lot. And Im not a liar."By Karol GajdaThats not a direct quote (I paraphrased). but that about sums up this book.But wait theres more.Paraphrased parts of the book:"I dont do drugs." And then he talks about all the drugs he did/does."They handed me a beer. and I dont drink beer." He proceeds to drink beer. (What kind of weird high horse is that anyway? Dude owns a tequila brand.)"I cheated so many times. And Im not a cheater."Sometimes I was wondering. "Does he realize what hes writing? Is he drunk right now? I understand were all walking contradictions. but this is in print. Its plain to see and easy to edit."Anyway. except for all that. this was a fun read. It got repetitive. but it was fairly smooth. Maybe like Cabo Wabo.Youll notice Hagar has a huge ego. but its well deserved. Hes made a lot of very smart moves in music and in business. And he also wasnt afraid to talk about his failures.Anyway. Im not much of a Van Halen fan. but I enjoy reading autobiographies. If youre a Hagar fan youll probably love this. If youre a Van Halen fan youll probably like it. If youre a music fan youll tolerate it. If youre a Roth fan. why are you bothering?
