Telling Stories of Pain and Hope

Recognising that museums of the 21st century have the potential to contribute to catharsis and mutual understanding, this book reflects on selected museums in South Africa and Ireland that commemorate the pain of the past and the hope for the future.

Mary Elizabeth Lange; Centre for Communication, Media and Society, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Ruth Teer-Tomaselli; UNESCO Chair of Communication, Centre for Communication, Media and Society, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Acknowledgements South African Museums Ireland Museums Timeline Chapter One: The people Chapter Two: Museums, storytelling and spiritual well-being Chapter Three: The places and spaces in South Africa Chapter Four: The spaces and places in Ireland Chapter Five: Connecting to the environment: Physical and spiritual Chapter Six: Connecting to self: Agency and affirmation Chapter Seven: Beliefs, trauma and healing Chapter Eight: Sustainability: Challenges and suggestions Interviews and personal communication Bibliography Index