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Author:   G. Ellis Burcaw
Publisher:   AltaMira Press
Imprint:   AltaMira Press
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.30cm
Weight:   0.329kg
ISBN:  

9780761989264

ISBN 10:   0761989269
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   28 April 1997
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

chapter 1 Preface chapter 2 Preface to the First Edition chapter 3 I. MUSEUMS AND COLLECTIONS chapter 4 Museum Defined chapter 5 History of Museums chapter 6 Museums Today chapter 7 Museums and Museum Fields chapter 8 Organization and Support chapter 9 Collecting Theory: General and Science Museums chapter 10 Collecting Theory: History Museums chapter 11 Collecting Theory: Art Museums chapter 12 Registration and Cataloguing chapter 13 Care of Collections chapter 14 Security chapter 15 II. INTERPRETATION IN THE MUSEUM chapter 16 Use of Collections chapter 17 Permanent Exhibits chapter 18 Temporary Exhibits chapter 19 Visitors and Interpretation chapter 20 Education and Activities chapter 21 Architecture chapter 22 III. MUSEUMS AND SOCIETY chapter 23 Historic Preservation chapter 24 Philosophy and Public Image chapter 25 Practical Matters chapter 26 The Law chapter 27 Trends and Tomorrow chapter 28 Recommended Resources chapter 29 Index

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Introduction to Museum Work is highly recommended for students and lay museum workers. It is an excellent reference for museums to keep on hand. California Historian

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