Download or read book The Promise of Cultural Institutions written by David Carr and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 2003 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Museums and libraries have the power to alter our sense of ourselves and the world around us, but that power carries with it obligations. This thoght-provoking collection of essays challenges us to contemplate both the effects and the responsibilities, to examine the nuances of these experiences.