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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.
Book News Annotation:
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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