Museums in motion : by Edward P. Alexander and mary alexander an introduction to the history and functions of museums /

By:

Alexander, Edward P

Contributor(s):

Alexander, Mary

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Series: American association for state and local history seriesPublication details: AltaMira, 2008. Lanham:Edition: 2ndDescription: xiii, 352 pISBN:

9780759105096

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

69 ALE-M

Contents:

What is a museum? -- The art museum -- Natural history and anthropology museums -- Science and technology museums and centers -- The history museum -- Botanical gardens and zoos -- Children's museums -- To collect -- To conserve -- To exhibit -- To interpret -- To serve -- The museum profession.

Summary: Combines the history of museums since the eighteenth century with an examination of the function of museums and museum workers in modern society. This book is intended for those seeking to enter to the museum profession and for established professionals looking for an expanded understanding of their own discipline

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Books	Library, SPAB D-1	Non Fiction	069 ALE-M (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		004921

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What is a museum? --
The art museum --
Natural history and anthropology museums --
Science and technology museums and centers --
The history museum --
Botanical gardens and zoos --
Children's museums --
To collect --
To conserve --
To exhibit --
To interpret --
To serve --
The museum profession.

Combines the history of museums since the eighteenth century with an examination of the function of museums and museum workers in modern society. This book is intended for those seeking to enter to the museum profession and for established professionals looking for an expanded understanding of their own discipline

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