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""""Museums as Places of People, Time, and Memory: The Intersection of Place and History"" is an essential contribution to contemporary museum studies, offering a fresh and interdisciplinary exploration of how museums function as dynamic spaces of cultural identity, memory, and public engagement. Edited by Dr. Jitka Cirklová, this volume brings together leading scholars and practitioners to examine the intersection of heritage, technology, and community narratives in the evolving museum landscape.With case studies spanning house-museums, industrial heritage sites, and digital museum spaces, this book masterfully captures the complexity of how museums navigate societal change while maintaining their core mission of preservation and education. The insightful discussions on participatory museology, digital transformation, and place-based heritage make this work an indispensable resource for academics, curators, and cultural policymakers alike. By blending theoretical perspectives with practical case studies, Museums – Places of People, Time, and Memory provides a compelling vision for the future of museums as spaces of inclusion, dialogue, and innovation.""Hilary BishopLiverpool John Moores University, UK

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Jitka Cirklová is an assistant professor at the Czech Technical University in Prague. She specializes in the sociology of cultural institutions, heritage studies, and memory research, exploring how museums and memorials function as dynamic spaces shaping collective identity and historical narratives. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates art-based research, netnography, and visual content analysis to examine contemporary museum practices.Her previous research has focused on the intersection of landscape formation and sacred geometry, analyzing how Baroque religious architecture integrates symbolic cosmology into spatial design. Another key study examined the transformation of war and conflict memorials, advocating for participatory and living narratives that actively engage local communities in the interpretation of historical trauma. She has also explored the contemporary significance of religious symbols imagination among young generation, using AI-generated visual content to analyze shifting theological perceptions in digital culture. In addition, her research on digital heritage investigates the challenges and potentials of using virtual and augmented reality in museum spaces, assessing their impact on visitor engagement and historical authenticity.She is the co-author of Traditions Through Time: The Radiant Intangible Heritage of Czech Culture (2024) and has published extensively in leading academic journals. Her current research focuses on the intersection of digital technologies, community engagement, and sustainable heritage practices.

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