The Museum

The Museum
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 400
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ISBN-10 : 9780313387883
ISBN-13 : 0313387885
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis The Museum by : Michael S. Sharpiro

This critical bibliography of museum studies comprises an organized collection of essays on the various types of museums--art, natural history, history, science and technology, and folk--and on general aspects--collections, education, exhibitions, etc.--that cut across the media. Most of the essays are cogent, substantial if not comprehensive, and clear. The editor has taken care to see that they follow a similar format of historical essay followed by a full bibliography of items discussed. Library Journal As the number of museums in the United States has grown to more than 6500 in this century, the museum profession has experienced similar growth. In addition to academic training and accreditation programs in the field, an expanding body of literature on museum history, philosophy, and functions has evolved, little of which has received the critical attention it deserves. This reference volume serves as an up-to-date guide to this wealth of literature, identifying and evaluating works that introduce the general reader, the museum studies student, and the beginning professional to the history, philosophy, and functions of museums. The volume presents a series of informative, historical outlines and critical bibliographic essays on all aspects of museum history, philosophy, and functions. Contributors treat such subjects as art museums, natural history museums, science and technology museums, history museums, collections, exhibition, education and interpretation, and the public and museums. Each chapter consists of an introductory historical narrative, a survey of sources, and a bibliographic checklist that contains cited and additional sources. A set of appendices include a geographically organized bibliography of museum directories, a guide to archives and special collections, and a selective list of museum-related periodicals. The book concludes with a comprehensive general subject index. This work will be an important reference tool for museum professionals and cultural historians, as well as for courses in museum studies. It will also be a valuable addition to both academic and public libraries.

International Directory of Museum Training

International Directory of Museum Training
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 381
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ISBN-10 : 9781134684533
ISBN-13 : 1134684533
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis International Directory of Museum Training by : Gary Edson

Choosing the right museum training course may be one of the most important decisions a person makes in their career. Whether you are already working in a museum or are just beginning training you will need the most comprehensive and up-to-date information. The International Directory of Museum Training provides a list of museum training programmes worldwide with detailed information about each course. Every entry contains information about subjects offered, numbers of students, scholarship opportunities, and contact names and addresses. International Directory of Museum Training is co-published with ICTOP, the training committee of ICOM. It is the successor to the widely recognised Museum Studies International, last published in 1988. This completely new and fully updated volume enhances the qualities of the earlier publication and updates the presentation to make the volume easier to use. This is an essential reference book for all who are hoping to develop a career in museum work or to enhance their professional qualifications.

Department of the Interior and related agencies appropriations for fiscal year 1986

Department of the Interior and related agencies appropriations for fiscal year 1986
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1018
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105119592215
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Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Department of the Interior and related agencies appropriations for fiscal year 1986 by : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies

Open Entry

Open Entry
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : UVA:X002472690
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Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

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Spacefarers

Spacefarers
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Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Total Pages : 348
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ISBN-10 : 9781935623250
ISBN-13 : 1935623257
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis Spacefarers by : Michael J. Neufeld

The recent 50th anniversaries of the first human spaceflights by the Soviet Union and the United States, and the 30th anniversary of the launching of the first U.S. Space Shuttle mission, have again brought to mind the pioneering accomplishments of the first quarter century of humans in space. Historians, political scientists and others have extensively examined the technical, programmatic and political history of human spaceflight from the 1960s to the 1980s, but work is only beginning on the social and cultural history of the pioneering era. One rapidly developing area of recent scholarship is the examination of the images of spacefarers in the media, government propaganda and popular culture. How was space travel imagined in the visual media on the cusp of human spaceflights? How were astronauts and cosmonauts represented in official and quasi-official media portraits? And how were those images reproduced and transformed by in the imagination of film-makers, movie producers, popular writers, and novelists? Spacefarers addresses these questions with nine contributions from scholars in the field of aerospace history, Russian and American history, and English literature. These essays are preceded by an introduction by the editor, who discusses their place in the historiography of spaceflight and social and cultural history. The book will have potential appeal to a wide variety of scholars in history, literature and the social sciences and will include a number of striking visual images.

Handbook for Museums

Handbook for Museums
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 321
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ISBN-10 : 9781135908379
ISBN-13 : 1135908370
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Handbook for Museums by : David Dean

Handbook for Museums is the definitive guide of need-to-know information essential for working in the museum world. Presenting a field-tested guide to best practice, the Handbook is formed around a commitment to professionalism in museum practice. The sections provide information on management, security, conservation and education. Including technical notes and international reading lists too, Handbook for Museusms is an excellent manual for managing and training.

Canadiana

Canadiana
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1962
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105011644320
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

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Department of the Interior and related agencies appropriations for 1986

Department of the Interior and related agencies appropriations for 1986
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 890
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105119519507
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Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Department of the Interior and related agencies appropriations for 1986 by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of the Interior and Related Agencies

Museum Visits and Activities for Family Life Enrichment

Museum Visits and Activities for Family Life Enrichment
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 218
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ISBN-10 : 0866567585
ISBN-13 : 9780866567589
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis Museum Visits and Activities for Family Life Enrichment by : Barbara H. Butler

In this one-of-a-kind volume, museum staff and social scientists begin to explore the many facets of the relationship between museums and families. They examine the museum's importance to the family as a source for socialization and learning. At the heart of this exciting book is a concentration on developing programs of experiential learning and knowledge building that will assist families in understanding their history and culture.