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Foundations of museum studies : evolving systems of knowledge / Kiersten F. Latham and John E. Simmons.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Latham, Kiersten Fourshé, author.
- Simmons, John E., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Museum techniques.
- Museum techniques--United States.
- Museums.
- Museums--United States.
- museology.
- museums (institutions).
- United States.
- Physical Description:
- xviii, 171 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
- Edition:
- Second edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY ; London, UK : Bloomsbury Academic, 2025.
- Summary:
- "A holistic introduction to museum theory and practice, this second edition is designed to be the core introductory text for any foundational museum studies course being taught in any discipline. You'll examine the evolution, divergence, definition, and legal organization of museums in the context of collections of objects and how museums perform the basic functions of preservation, communication, and research. Through the lens of museological theory and a systems approach, you'll learn how museum objects are managed by professionals and used by the public and scholars. You'll get an overview of contemporary museums worldwide and think through the future of museums. Useful as an introductory text for any foundational museum studies course - whether in library and information science, museum studies, or a related area - this text's unique perspective approaches museums as communicative knowledge systems that deal with people, objects, and ideas. The second edition includes new material on museum careers, legal issues, globalization, climate change, positive museology, and museums and sustainability. This foundational text is adaptable to a broad range of courses and disciplines when paired with supplementary readings"--Publisher's website.
- Contents:
- Defining museums (and museum studies)
- The origins of museums : A brief history of museums and collections
- The museum system
- Dimensions of museums
- Species of museums : A museological bestiary
- The meaningful physical resource
- Museum workers
- Museum users
- Contemporary museums around the world
- Museums, laws, and regulations
- The future of museums.
- Notes:
- Previous edition: New York: Libraries Unlimited, 2014.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Format:
- ebook version :
- ISBN:
- 9798216190165
- 9798216190172
- OCLC:
- 1519877432
- Publisher Number:
- 90102826938
- CIPO000300721
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