From disputes over looted antiquities to protests by Native Americans demanding the return of artifacts, museum practices are under increased scrutiny. In this hour, we look at the evolving ethics of museum curating.
Guests:
Mark Lebeau, co-chair of the National NAGPRA Coalition
Elizabeth Merritt, director of Museum Advancement and Excellence at the American Museum Association
Sven Haakanson, executive director of the Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository in Kodiak, Alaska
Marjorie Schwarzer, chair of the department of museum studies at JFK University in Orinda and author of "Riches, Radicals and Rivals: 100 Years of Museums in America."
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