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Record Nr.

UNINA9910799251703321

Autore

Hutson James

Titolo

Inclusive Smart Museums : Engaging Neurodiverse Audiences and Enhancing Cultural Heritage / / by James Hutson, Piper Hutson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2024

ISBN

3-031-43615-6

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (261 pages)

Disciplina

069.17

Soggetti

Cultural property

Medicine and the humanities

Cultural Heritage

Medical Humanities

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1: I Introduction -- Chapter 2: Storytelling -- Chapter 3: Inclusivity & Environment -- Chapter 4: Gamification -- Chapter 5: Immersive Technologies -- Chapter 6: Conclusion: Future Directions for Neuro-Inclusivity in Museums and Heritage Sites.

Sommario/riassunto

James Hutson is Professor and Department Head of Art History and Visual Culture, and Lead XR Disruptor, at Lindenwood University, USA. Piper Hutson is a Corporate Art Curator and Adjunct Professor at Lindenwood University, USA. This book delves into the significant and timely intersection of cultural heritage, neurodiversity, and smart museums, exploring how various immersive techniques can create more inclusive and engaging heritage experiences for neurodiverse audiences. By focusing on these three aspects, the book aims to contribute significantly to the fields of cultural heritage, neuro-inclusivity, and smart museums, offering practical solutions and examples for heritage professionals and researchers. The book highlights the importance of preserving and enhancing cultural heritage by incorporating immersive technologies and inclusive practices that cater to the needs of neurodiverse audiences. It emphasizes theneed for museums and heritage sites to be more inclusive and accessible for neurodivergent individuals, showcasing



best practices and innovative techniques to engage this audience effectively. .