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Author:

Alexander, Edward P. (Edward Porter), 1907-2003, author.

Title:

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

Edition:

Third edition.

Publisher:

Rowman & Littlefield,

Copyright Date:

2017

Description:

xvi, 373 pages ; 27 cm.

Subject:

Museums.
Museums--History.
Museums--Philosophy.
Museums.
Museums--Philosophy.
History.

Other Authors:

Alexander, Mary, 1946- author.
Decker, Juilee, author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

Series:

American Association for State and Local History book series

ISBN:

1442278803
9781442278806
144227879X
9781442278790

OCLC:

(OCoLC)963359962

LCCN:

2016048697

Locations:

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

OZAX845 -- Northwestern College - DeWitt Library (Orange City)