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The museum of other people / Adam Kuper

This history traces the development of Western anthropology museums from their 19th-century colonial origins to contemporary times. It examines the legacies of imperialism and scientific racism while addressing modern debates on repatriation and institutional ethics.

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Accession Number: 25142

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