The Resource Museums in motion : an introduction to the history and functions of museums, Edward P. Alexander, Mary Alexander, and Juilee Decker
Museums in motion : an introduction to the history and functions of museums, Edward P. Alexander, Mary Alexander, and Juilee Decker
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- Summary
- "Here is a complete introduction to the history of museums, types of museums, and the key roles that museums play in the twenty-first century. Following an introductory chapter looking at what a museum is today, Part I looks at the history and types of museums: art and design museums; natural history and anthropology museums; science museums; history museums, historic houses, interpretation centers, and heritage sites; botanical gardens and zoos; and childrens museums. The second part of the book explores the primary functions of museums and museum professionals: to collect; to conserve; to exhibit; to interpret and to engage; and to serve and to act. The final chapter looks at the museum profession and professional practices. Throughout, emphasis is on museums in the United States, although attention is paid to the historical framing of museums within the European context. The new edition includes discussions of technology, access, and inclusivity woven into each chapter, a list of challenges and opportunities in each chapter, and "Museums in Motion Today," vignettes spread throughout the volume in which museum professionals provide their perspectives on where museums are now and where they are going. More than 140 images illustrate the volume." -- Provided by publisher
- Language
- eng
- Edition
- Third edition.
- Extent
- xvi, 373 pages
- Contents
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- In memoriam: Edward P. Alexander, 1907-2003
- What is a museum?
- History. Art and design museums ; Natural history and anthropology museums ; Science museums ; History museums, historic houses, interpretation sites, sites of conscience, and memorial museums ; Botanical gardens and zoos ; Children's museums
- Functions. To collect ; To conserve ; To exhibit ; To interpret and to engage ; To serve and to act ; The profession and professional practices
- Isbn
- 9781442278806
- Label
- Museums in motion : an introduction to the history and functions of museums
- Title
- Museums in motion
- Title remainder
- an introduction to the history and functions of museums
- Statement of responsibility
- Edward P. Alexander, Mary Alexander, and Juilee Decker
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- "Here is a complete introduction to the history of museums, types of museums, and the key roles that museums play in the twenty-first century. Following an introductory chapter looking at what a museum is today, Part I looks at the history and types of museums: art and design museums; natural history and anthropology museums; science museums; history museums, historic houses, interpretation centers, and heritage sites; botanical gardens and zoos; and childrens museums. The second part of the book explores the primary functions of museums and museum professionals: to collect; to conserve; to exhibit; to interpret and to engage; and to serve and to act. The final chapter looks at the museum profession and professional practices. Throughout, emphasis is on museums in the United States, although attention is paid to the historical framing of museums within the European context. The new edition includes discussions of technology, access, and inclusivity woven into each chapter, a list of challenges and opportunities in each chapter, and "Museums in Motion Today," vignettes spread throughout the volume in which museum professionals provide their perspectives on where museums are now and where they are going. More than 140 images illustrate the volume." -- Provided by publisher
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1907-2003
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Alexander, Edward P.
- Dewey number
- 069.09
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
- 1946-
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
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- Alexander, Mary
- Decker, Juilee
- Series statement
- American Association for State and Local History book series
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Museums
- Museums
- Museums
- Label
- Museums in motion : an introduction to the history and functions of museums, Edward P. Alexander, Mary Alexander, and Juilee Decker
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
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- volume
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- Contents
- In memoriam: Edward P. Alexander, 1907-2003 -- What is a museum? -- History. Art and design museums ; Natural history and anthropology museums ; Science museums ; History museums, historic houses, interpretation sites, sites of conscience, and memorial museums ; Botanical gardens and zoos ; Children's museums -- Functions. To collect ; To conserve ; To exhibit ; To interpret and to engage ; To serve and to act ; The profession and professional practices
- Control code
- ocn963359962
- Dimensions
- 27 cm.
- Edition
- Third edition.
- Extent
- xvi, 373 pages
- Isbn
- 9781442278806
- Lccn
- 2016048697
- Media category
- unmediated
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- rdamedia
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- Label
- Museums in motion : an introduction to the history and functions of museums, Edward P. Alexander, Mary Alexander, and Juilee Decker
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
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- volume
- Carrier category code
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- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
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- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- In memoriam: Edward P. Alexander, 1907-2003 -- What is a museum? -- History. Art and design museums ; Natural history and anthropology museums ; Science museums ; History museums, historic houses, interpretation sites, sites of conscience, and memorial museums ; Botanical gardens and zoos ; Children's museums -- Functions. To collect ; To conserve ; To exhibit ; To interpret and to engage ; To serve and to act ; The profession and professional practices
- Control code
- ocn963359962
- Dimensions
- 27 cm.
- Edition
- Third edition.
- Extent
- xvi, 373 pages
- Isbn
- 9781442278806
- Lccn
- 2016048697
- Media category
- unmediated
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