How to Think About Museums:
A Guide with Exercises Toon, Richard |
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ISBN 13: 9780765644374 ISBN 10: 0765644371 Category: Library Science Edition: 1 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication Date: 01/2026 Format: Cloth Status: Not Yet Published Imprint: Routledge Affiliation: Arizona State University, USA Audience: College/higher education Pages: 224 Weight: 2 Retail Price: 150.00 (Tentative Price May Change) Quantity On Hand: 0 Quantity On Order: 0 |
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Synopsis: How to Think About Museums: A Guide with Exercises is a lively introduction to the key issues in the contemporary multidisciplinary field of museum studies. It covers the museum profession as a whole, including training, education, research, and practice. The book spans both practical and theoretical aspects of the field and examines the social meanings of museums as public institutions, both historically and in their present, multifaceted forms. Topics of interest include how museums create meaning, produce knowledge, and interact with civic power structures. Other important questions include:
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