Journal Article

  • Natural history displays: the medium and the message
    O’Connor, A.
    NatSCA Notes & Comments, Issue 12, pages 1 - 3

    Some natural history displays may contribute to a perception of the natural world as a thing to be exploited, an attitude which is manifested by the current environmental crisis. This should be taken into account when planning new natural history museums or displays.

    Keywords: taxidermy; human remains; display; ethics