David Dean

About the Author

David Dean is a scholar and writer whose work explores how history is created, interpreted, and shared in public life. His writing examines the relationships among historical scholarship, cultural memory, institutions, and the communities that engage with the past. With an interest in global perspectives and the many forms public history can take, Dean contributes to conversations about museums, heritage, commemoration, and historical practice. His notable work, Performing Public History (Global Perspectives on Public History), reflects a thoughtful, wide-ranging approach to understanding how history reaches audiences beyond the academy.