How Long to Read Reflections of a Culture Broker

How Long Does it Take to Read Reflections of a Culture Broker?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 48 minutes to read Reflections of a Culture Broker by Richard Kurin

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Is culture brokered like stocks, real estate, or marriage? In this engaging book, Richard Kurin shows that cultures are also mediated and indeed brokered by countries, organizations, communities, and individuals -- all with their own vision of the truth and varying abilities to impose it on others. Drawing on his diverse experiences in producing exhibitions and public programs, Kurin challenges culture brokers -- defined broadly to include museum professionals, film-makers, journalists, festival producers, and scholars of many disciplines -- to reveal more clearly the nature of their interpretations, to envision the ways in which their messages can "play" to different audiences, and to better understand the relationship between knowledge, art, politics, and entertainment. The book documents a variety of cases in which the Smithsonian has brokered culture for the American public: a planned exhibit on Jerusalem had to balance both Israeli and Palestinian agendas; debates over the 1996 Olympic Arts Festival presented differing visions of the American South; and the National Air and Space Museum's controversial display of the Enola Gay prompted the Smithsonian to re-examine the role of national museums. Arguing that cultural exhibits reflect a series of decisions about representing someone, someplace, and something, Reflections of a Culture Broker discusses the ethical and technical problems faced by not only those who practice in a museum setting but also anyone charged with representing culture in a public forum.

How long is Reflections of a Culture Broker?

Reflections of a Culture Broker by Richard Kurin is 338 pages long, and a total of 87,204 words.

This makes it 114% the length of the average book. It also has 107% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Reflections of a Culture Broker Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 56 minutes to read Reflections of a Culture Broker aloud.

What Reading Level is Reflections of a Culture Broker?

Reflections of a Culture Broker is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Reflections of a Culture Broker?

Reflections of a Culture Broker by Richard Kurin is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Reflections of a Culture Broker by Richard Kurin on Amazon click the button below.