TY  - BOOK
AU  - Alexander, Edward P.
AU  - Alexander, Mary
TI  - Museums in motion: an introduction to the history and functions of museums 
T2  - American association for state and local history series
SN  - 9780759105096
U1  - 69 
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Lanham
PB  - AltaMira
KW  - Museums
N1  - 	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
N2  - 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
ER  -