The New museology / edited by Peter Vergo.
| Other author | Vergo, Peter. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : Reaktion Books, ©1989. |
| Description | viii, 230 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Museums, artefacts, and meanings / Charles Saumarez Smith -- Objects of knowledge : a historical perspective on museums / Ludmilla Jordanova -- The reticent object / Peter Vergo -- Theme parks and time machines / Colin Sorensen -- Education, entertainment and politics : lessons from the great international exhibitions / Paul Greenhalgh -- On living in a new country / Stephen Bann -- The quality of visitors' experiences in art museums / Philip Wright -- Museum visiting as a cultural phenomenon / Nick Merriman -- Museums and cultural property / Norman Palmer. |
| Local note | Little-281402 |
| General note | "Critical views"--Jacket. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-224) and index. |
| LCCN | 90115908 |
| ISBN | 0948462043 |
| ISBN | 0948462035 (pbk.) |