Museums & Urban Culture in West AfricaMuseums & Urban Culture in West Africa

Author	: Alexis Adandé
Publisher	: James Currey Publishers
Total Pages	: 184
Release	: 2002
ISBN 10	: 0852552750
ISBN 13	: 9780852552759
Language	: EN, FR, DE, ES & NL

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A study of museums and urban culture in West Africa. It addresses: the origins of the urban phenomenon in Africa; museums and investigations into urban culture; urban culture in the museums; and the role of museums in the enhancement of urban culture.

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