The social work of museums / Lois H. Silverman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Silverman, Lois H., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Museums--Philosophy.

Museums.

Museums and community.

Community-based social services.

Public welfare.

Community life.

Community organization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (209 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 and, ultimately, to repair the world. In this groundbreaking 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 cli

Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Illustrations; Preface; Chapter 1 In the service of society; Chapter 2 Social work perspectives; Chapter 3 From body to soul; Chapter 4 Solve et coagula; Chapter 5 Treasures of home; Chapter 6 Birds in flight; Chapter 7 Toward the next age; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-135-19048-8

1-135-19049-6

1-282-44364-X

9786612443640

0-203-86296-1

9780203862964

OCLC:

526499934