
Telling Stories of Pain and Hope
Museums in South Africa and Ireland
- 204 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Telling Stories of Pain and Hope
Museums in South Africa and Ireland
About this book
The histories of South Africa and Ireland have been tumultuous and traumatic. Both countries have experienced political repression, sectarian violence and oppression that still impact the spiritual well-being of people today. Their parallel histories are of colonialism, displacement and division, and a fight for land and sovereignty. Both countries have embarked on a process of healing and reconciliation, yet there is an ongoing struggle for reparation and/or reversal of previous injustices.
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. The primary focus of the book is the way in which museum guides, curators and managers share their stories and the stories of their ancestors, and the stories of other people's ancestors who were caught up in the conflict while interweaving the stories of the authors as well.
Print edition not for sale in Sub Saharan Africa.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- South African Museums
- Ireland Museums
- Timeline
- Chapter 1 The People
- Chapter 2 Museums, Storytelling and Spiritual Well-Being
- Chapter 3 The Places and Spaces in South Africa
- Chapter 4 The Spaces and Places in Ireland
- Chapter 5 Connecting to the Environment - Physical and Spiritual
- Chapter 6 Connecting to Self: Agency and Affirmation
- Chapter 7 Beliefs, Trauma and Healing
- Chapter 8 Sustainability: Challenges and Suggestions
- Interviews and Personal Communication:
- Bibliography
- Index