Museums in Motion (eBook)
390 Seiten
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-4422-7881-3 (ISBN)
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 museumsnatural history and anthropology museumsscience museumshistory museums, historic houses, interpretation centers, and heritage sitesbotanical gardens and zooschildren's museumsThe second part of the book explores the primary functions of museums and museum professionals:to collectto conserveto exhibitto interpret and to engageto serve and to actThe 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.
Edward Porter Alexander’s illustrious museum career extended from 1934-1978. In recognition of his contributions to the field, The American Alliance of Museums added him to their Centennial Honor Roll in 2006.Mary Alexander has been a museum educator and administrator for nearly fifty years. She was associate editor for Museum Education Anthology (1984) and co-authored Museums: Places of Learning (1998) with George Hein.Juilee Decker is an associate professor of Museum Studies at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) where she teaches courses focusing on museums and technology. She has served as editor for Innovative Approaches for Museums, a four-volume series focusing on technology and digital initiatives, engagement and access, collections care and stewardship, and fundraising and strategic planning (Rowman & Littlefield, 2015). Since 2008, she has served as editor of Collections: A Journal for Museum and Archives Professionals, a peer-reviewed journal published by Rowman & Littlefield.
AcknowledgmentsIn Memoriam: Edward P. Alexander, 1907–2003Preface to the Third EditionTable of Abbreviations1What Is a Museum?Museums in Motion Today: Monica O. MontgomeryMuseums in Motion Today: Vickie Stone, Terri Anderson, Emily HoufPart I:HISTORYIntroduction to Part IMuseums in Motion Today: Julie DeckerMuseums in Motion Today: Meghan FerriterMuseums in Motion Today: Tracey Berg-Fulton2Art & Design MuseumsMuseums in Motion Today: Joanne Heyler3Natural History & Anthropology MuseumsMuseums in Motion Today: Kaytee SmithMuseums in Motion Today: Dustin Growick4Science Museums 5History Museums, Historic Houses, Interpretation Sites, Sites of Conscience, and Memorial MuseumsMuseums in Motion Today: Catherine HughesMuseums in Motion Today: Dan HartmanMuseums in Motion Today: Paul Tetreault6Botanical Gardens & Zoos Museums in Motion Today: Courtney AllenMuseums in Motion Today: Rob Shumaker7Children’s MuseumsMuseums in Motion Today: Rebecca Shulman HerzPart II: FUNCTIONSIntroduction to Part IIMuseums in Motion Today: Tim HallmanMuseums in Motion Today: Andrea Jones8To CollectMuseums in Motion Today: Zinnia WillitsMuseums in Motion Today: Jane MiloschMuseums in Motion Today: Kathryn Murano Santos9To Conserve10To ExhibitMuseums in Motion Today: Kimberly Masteller 11To Interpret & To EngageMuseums in Motion Today: Sara Devine Museums in Motion Today: Charlotte Martin12To Serve & To ActMuseums in Motion Today: Jennifer ScottMuseums in Motion Today: Katherine Krieger Museums in Motion Today: Mike Lesperance13The Profession & Professional PracticesMuseums in Motion Today: Kaywin FeldmanMuseums in Motion Today: Elizabeth MerrittMuseums in Motion Today: Alex Freeman & Samantha BeckerReadingsIndexAbout the Authors
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 23.2.2017 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | American Association for State and Local History |
| Zusatzinfo | 174 Illustrations including: - 10 Black & White Illustrations; - 136 Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs; - 28 Text Boxes. |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Hilfswissenschaften | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Kommunikation / Medien ► Buchhandel / Bibliothekswesen | |
| Wirtschaft | |
| Schlagworte | Case Studies • Collection Development • community engagement • conservation • exhibits • future of museums • History • how to • intepretation • Interpretation • lead a museum • Leadership Training • Museum Education • museum jobs • museum management • museum mission • museums today • Museum Studies • professional development • purpose of mueums • purpose of museums • role of museums • Text |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4422-7881-1 / 1442278811 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4422-7881-3 / 9781442278813 |
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