Museums in motion : an introduction to the history and functions of museums

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Label

Museums in motion : an introduction to the history and functions of museums

Title remainder

an introduction to the history and functions of museums

Statement of responsibility

Edward P. Alexander, Mary Alexander, and Juilee Decker

Creator

• Alexander, Edward P., (Edward Porter), 1907-2003

Contributor

• Alexander, Mary, 1946-
• Decker, Juilee

Author

• Decker, Juilee
• Alexander, Edward P., (Edward Porter), 1907-2003
• Alexander, Mary, 1946-

Subject

• History
• Museums
• Museums -- History
• Museums -- Philosophy

Genre

• History

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

Member of

• American Association for State and Local History book series

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

069.09

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Series statement

American Association for State and Local History book series