Archibald, Robert, 1948-

The new town square : museums and communities in transition / Robert R. Archibald. - Walnut Creek, Calif. : AltaMira Press, c2004. - viii, 224 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - American Association for State and Local History book series .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: The past as context -- Creating a place -- The power of place -- Sharing the story -- Making connections -- Contemplating change -- The call of wildness -- Sustaining the future -- Touring a culture -- A wonderful place -- Under construction.

0759102872 (alk. paper) 0759102880 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2003024700


Public history--Philosophy.--United States
Historical museums--United States.
Memory--Social aspects--United States.
Community life--United States.
Social change--United States.
National characteristics, American.


United States--History, Local--Philosophy.
United States--Social conditions--1980-
United States--Civilization--1970-

E175.9 / .A69 2004

303.4/0973