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Museums in Motion: An Introduction to the History and Functions of Museums (American Association for State and Local History)

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Museums in Motion: An Introduction to the History and Functions of Museums (American Association for State and Local History)

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
childrenâ€™s 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
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 â€œMuseums in Motion Today,â€ 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.

Country	USA
Binding	Kindle Edition
Edition	3
EISBN	9781442278813
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
NumberOfPages	392
PublicationDate	2017-02-23
Publisher	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ReleaseDate	2017-02-23
Studio	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

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