In this ground-breaking book, leading professionals contribute practical, theoretical, historical - and always inspiring - case studies on how museums and galleries are responding to the social challenges of the 21st century.

Issues addressed include:

• Helping rehabilitate young offenders
• Reskilling long-term unemployed people
• Providing new enjoyment for the elderly
• Supporting disadvantaged minorities

The book shares pioneering museum experience from the UK, USA, Australia and Africa, exploring the theory and...