Museums in motion : an introduction to the history and functions of museums / Edward P. Alexander, Mary Alexander, and Juilee Decker.

Author/creator Alexander, Edward P. author.
Other author Alexander, Mary, 1946- author.
Other author Decker, Juilee author.
Format Book
EditionThird edition.
PublicationLanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2017]
Descriptionxvi, 373 pages ; 27 cm.
Subjects

SeriesAmerican Association for State and Local History book series
American Association for State and Local History book series. ^A379042
Partial contents In memoriam: Edward P. Alexander, 1907-2003 -- What is a museum? -- History. Art and design museums ; Natural history and anthropology museums ; Science museums ; History museums, historic houses, interpretation sites, sites of conscience, and memorial museums ; Botanical gardens and zoos ; Children's museums -- Functions. To collect ; To conserve ; To exhibit ; To interpret and to engage ; To serve and to act ; The profession and professional practices.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Alexander, Edward P. (Edward Porter), 1907-2003. Museums in motion. Third edition. Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, 2017 9781442278813
LCCN 2016048697
ISBN9781442278806 (paperback ; alkaline paper)
ISBN1442278803 (paperback ; alkaline paper)

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