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

by Edward P. Alexander

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ISBN13: 9780759105089
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This volume covers the history of museums by type, art, natural history, and anthropology, science, history, botanical gardens, zoos, and those for youth, followed by a section on museum functions, from collecting to public service, to the museum profession. It focuses on European and US museums and discusses future challenges at the end of each chapter. The late Edward Alexander most recently served as professor of museum studies at the U. of Delaware. The book is a revision of his 1979 text. His daughter, Mary Alexander, is a museum educator and administrator. She has updated information on museum practice and provided more current references. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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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.

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hans1167, October 28, 2008 (view all comments by hans1167)
This is a wonderful book for museum professionals or those seeking to enter the field. The revisions that have been made to the old text are very appropriate for the challanges that face today's museums. This book is excatly what is claims to be, which is something that introduces trends and problems in a thought provoking way. I would love to see a book by the same author that delves deeper into the issues that are presented to the museum of today.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780759105089
Author:
Alexander, Edward P.
Publisher:
Altamira Press
Author:
Alexander, Mary
Subject:
Philosophy
Subject:
Museums
Subject:
Museum Administration and Museology
Subject:
Museums -- Philosophy.
Subject:
Business - General
Edition Number:
2
Edition Description:
Revised Hardcover
Series:
American Association for State and Local History Book Series
Publication Date:
20071231
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
9.05x6.34x1.24 in. 1.66 lbs.

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"Synopsis" by , 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.
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