Museums in motion
Subtitle: an introduction to the history and functions of museums
By: Edward P. Alexander and Mary Alexander
Contributors: Alexander, Mary, 1946-; American Association for State and Local History
Edition: 2nd ed
Series: American Association for State and Local History book series
Publisher: AltaMira Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Lanham
Language: eng
Number of pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9780759105089; 9780759105096
Subjects: Museums; Museums -- History; Museums -- Philosophy
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 323-331) and index
Table of contents: title: What is a museum?; title: The art museum; title: Natural history and anthropology museums; title: Science and technology museums and centers; title: The history museum; title: Botanical gardens and zoos; title: Children's museums; title: To collect; title: To conserve; title: To exhibit; title: To interpret; title: To serve; title: The museum profession