{"product_id":"museums-in-motion-an-introduction-to-the-history-and-functions-of-museums-9781442278806","title":"Museums in Motion: An Introduction to the History and Functions of Museums","description":"Here is a complete introduction to the history of museums, types of museums, and the key roles that museums play in the twenty-first century. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollowing an introductory chapter looking at what a museum is today, Part I looks at the history and types of museums: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eart and design museums \u003cbr\u003enatural history and anthropology museums \u003cbr\u003escience museums \u003cbr\u003ehistory museums, historic houses, interpretation centers, and heritage sites \u003cbr\u003ebotanical gardens and zoos \u003cbr\u003echildren's museums \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe second part of the book explores the primary functions of museums and museum professionals: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eto collect \u003cbr\u003eto conserve \u003cbr\u003eto exhibit \u003cbr\u003eto interpret and to engage \u003cbr\u003eto serve and to act \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe final chapter looks at the museum profession and professional practices. Throughout, emphasis is on museums in the United States, although attention is paid to the historical framing of museums within the European context. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe new edition includes discussions of technology, access, and inclusivity woven into each chapter, a list of challenges and opportunities in each chapter, and \"Museums in Motion Today,\" vignettes spread throughout the volume in which museum professionals provide their perspectives on where museums are now and where they are going. More than 140 images illustrate the volume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-10357079\"\u003eEdward Alexander\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-3841397\"\u003eMary Alexander\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-9492453\"\u003eJuilee Decker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/23\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 390\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781442278806\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1442278803\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BUS\"\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BUS100000\"\u003eMuseum Administration and Museology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-ART\"\u003eArt\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-ART059000\"\u003eMuseum Studies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdward Porter Alexander's illustrious museum career extended from 1934-1978. In recognition of his contributions to the field, The American Alliance of Museums added him to their Centennial Honor Roll in 2006. Mary Alexander has been a museum educator and administrator for nearly fifty years. She was associate editor for Museum Education Anthology (1984) and co-authored Museums: Places of Learning (1998) with George Hein. Juilee Decker is an associate professor of Museum Studies at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) where she teaches courses focusing on museums and technology. She has served as editor for Innovative Approaches for Museums, a four-volume series focusing on technology and digital initiatives, engagement and access, collections care and stewardship, and fundraising and strategic planning (Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield, 2015). Since 2008, she has served as editor of Collections: A Journal for Museum and Archives Professionals, a peer-reviewed journal published by Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44526666875117,"sku":"9781442278806","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_3c8a74ee-352e-49fa-bf19-b4834611e730.jpg?v=1701365911","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/es\/products\/museums-in-motion-an-introduction-to-the-history-and-functions-of-museums-9781442278806","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}