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Museums in Motion: An Introduction to the History and Functions of Museums

By Mary Alexander , Edward P. Alexander

Book information

Publisher
AltaMira Press
Year
2007
ISBN
0759105081, 9780759105089
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5460625 bytes)
Series
American Association for State and Local History
Edition
2
Pages
366\367
Time added
2016-11-25 12:13:33
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Description

In 1979, Edward P. Alexander's Museums in Motion was hailed as a much-needed addition to the museum literature. In combining the history of museums since the eighteenth century with a detailed examination of the function of museums and museum workers in modern society, it served as an essential resource for those seeking to enter to the museum profession and for established professionals looking for an expanded understanding of their own discipline. Now, Mary Alexander has produced a newly revised edition of the classic text, bringing it the twenty-first century with coverage of emerging trends, resources, and challenges. New material also includes a discussion of the children's museum as a distinct type of institution and an exploration of the role computers play in both outreach and traditional in-person visits.

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