The social work of museums
By: Lois H. Silverman
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780415775212; 9780415775205; 9780203862964
Description: "Museums may not seem at first glance to be engaged in social work. Yet, Lois H. Silverman brings together here relevant visitor studies, trends in international practice, and compelling examples that demonstrate how museums everywhere are using their unique resources to benefit human relationships." "In this book, Silverman forges a framework of key social work perspectives to show how museums are evolving a needs-based approach to provide what promises to be universal social service. In partnership with social workers, social agencies, and clients, museums are helping people cope and even thrive in circumstances ranging from personal challenges to social injustices. The Social Work of Museums provides the first integrative survey of this emerging interdisciplinary practice and an essential foundation on which to build for the future." "The Social Work of Museums is not only a vital and visionary resource for museum training and practice in the 21st century, but also an invaluable tool for social workers, creative arts therapists, and students seeking to broaden their horizons. It will inspire and empower policymakers, directors, clinicians, and evaluators alike to work together toward museums for the next age."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [156]-179).
Table of contents: title: In the service of society; title: Social work perspectives; title: From body to soul; title: Solve et coagula; title: Treasures of home; title: Birds in flight; title: Toward the next age.