{"product_id":"the-performance-of-viking-identity-in-museums-useful-heritage-in-the-british-isles-iceland-and-norway-paperback","title":"The Performance of Viking Identity in Museums: Useful Heritage in the British Isles, Iceland, and Norway - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGuðrún D. Whitehead\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Performance of Viking Identity in Museums\u003c\/i\u003e explores the representations and uses of Vikings in museums across Iceland, British Isles and Norway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on theories from history, philosophy, museology, and sociology, the book analyses how the Viking myth is used by visitors to make sense of present-day society, culture, and politics and the role of museums in this meaning-making process. Demonstrating that the Viking myth is present in collective memory and plays an important role in the construction and modification of collective, national, and personal identities, the book analyses this process through the framework of museums and their visitors. Identifying museums as places where heritage, identity and social norms are affirmed and reflected upon, Whitehead demonstrates that all countries use their Viking heritage to define their identity on a local and international level - through tourist attractions such as museums and other Viking-related monuments and merchandise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding readers with an insight into Vikings and their social relevance today, \u003ci\u003eThe Performance of Viking Identity in Museums\u003c\/i\u003e will be of great interest to academics and researchers across the social and human sciences. It should also be essential reading for museum professionals working in museums around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGudrun D. Whitehead\u003c\/b\u003e is an assistant professor in Museology, University of Iceland. She focuses on the display and uses of cultural stereotypes such as Vikings, subculture, the uncanny and disruptive elements of society, including horror, punk, human remains and unconventional museum displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 26, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464867791101,"sku":"9781032821245","price":99.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/MbZ2vL1Ly99781032821245.webp?v=1777261806","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/the-performance-of-viking-identity-in-museums-useful-heritage-in-the-british-isles-iceland-and-norway-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}