Janice Baker Knihy

Focusing on the Anthropocene's influence, this book explores how history and memory are reshaped in the context of climate emergency. It delves into the relationship between objects and agency while examining the differing perspectives of Western and Indigenous ontologies. Through these themes, it highlights the importance of inclusion within museums and art institutions, prompting a re-evaluation of cultural narratives and practices in light of environmental challenges.

Focusing on the intersection of museums and cinema, this work challenges traditional museum theory by emphasizing the transformative power of emotional experiences. It examines how museum encounters and cinematic effects can reshape perceptions of difference, time, and the sublime. By addressing the complexities of affective experiences, the author contributes to museum studies, advocating for a more profound understanding of museums in their social, cultural, and philosophical contexts.

This reprint of a book first published in 1988 is part of the TBay Books Cookery Collection' and contains recipes ranging from Waldorf salad to cold pasta with gazpacho. Attractively illustrated, it features a detailed guide to salad ingredients and oils and vinegars, and includes recipes for mayonnaise and other dressings. Indexed.