The performance of Viking identity in museums : useful heritage in the British Isles, Iceland, and Norway / Gudðrún D. Whitehead.

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ISBN
9781351036023 electronic book
1351036025 electronic book
9781351036009 electronic book
1351036009 electronic book
9781351035996 electronic book
1351035991 electronic book
9781351036016 electronic book
1351036017 electronic book
9781138490062 hardcover
9781032821245 paperback
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Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2025.
©2025
Fiziksel Niteleme
1 online resource (x, 247 pages) : illustrations.
Dizi
Routledge research in museum studies
Özet, vb.
"The Performance of Viking Identity in Museums explores the representations and uses of Vikings in museums across Iceland, England and Norway. Drawing on theories from history, philosophy, museology, and sociology, the book analyses how the Viking myth is used by visitors to make sense of present-day society, culture, and politics and the role of museums in this meaning-making process. Demonstrating that the Viking myth is present in collective memory and plays an important role in the construction and modification of collective, national, and personal identities, the book analyses this process through the framework of museums and their visitors. Identifying museums as places where heritage, identity and social norms are affirmed and reflected upon, Whitehead demonstrates that all countries use their Viking heritage to define their identity on a local and international level--through tourist attractions such as museums and other Viking-related monuments and merchandise. Providing readers with an insight into Vikings and their social relevance today, The Performance of Viking Identity in Museums will be of great interest to academics and researchers across the social and human sciences. It should also be essential reading for museum professionals working in museums around the world."-- Provided by publisher.
Konu
Vikings __ Iceland.
Vikings __ Norway.
Vikings __ British Isles.
Museum exhibits __ Iceland.
Museum exhibits __ Norway.
Museum exhibits __ British Isles.
National characteristics, Icelandic.
National characteristics, Norwegian.
National characteristics, British.
HISTORY / Medieval __ bisacsh
HISTORY / Europe / General __ bisacsh
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