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With the development of institutions displaying natural science,
history, and art in the late 19th century came the debates over the
role of these museum in society. This anthology collects 50 of the
most important writings on museum philosophy dating from this
formative period, written by the many of the American and European
founders of the field. Genoways and Andrei contextualize these
pieces with a series of introductions showing how the museum field
developed within the social environment of the era. For those
interested in museum history and philosophy or cultural history,
this is an essential resource.
With the development of institutions displaying natural science,
history, and art in the late 19th century came the debates over the
role of these museum in society. This anthology collects 50 of the
most important writings on museum philosophy dating from this
formative period, written by the many of the American and European
founders of the field. Genoways and Andrei contextualize these
pieces with a series of introductions showing how the museum field
developed within the social environment of the era. For those
interested in museum history and philosophy or cultural history,
this is an essential resource.
Wondering what a museum director actually does? About to start your
first director's job? Looking for guidance in starting up a museum
or working with a museum director? Hugh Genoways, Lynne Ireland,
and Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko have taken the mystery out and put
common sense and good guidance in. Learn about everything from
budgets and strategic planning to human resources and facilities
management to collections and programming. They also help you
tackle legal documents, legal and ethical issues, and challenges
for today's 2.0 world. Case studies and exercises throughout help
you review and practice what you are learning, and their extensive
references will be a welcome resource.
What underlying philosophy and mission should museums pursue in the
first half of the twenty-first century? In Museum Philosophy,
twenty-four authors use the lenses of a variety of disciplines to
answer this essential question. Museum professionals offer their
answers alongside philosophers, historians, political scientists,
educators, sociologists, and others in a wide-ranging exploration
of institutions from art museums to zoos. Hugh Genoway's book
offers philosophical and ethical guidelines, describes the ways
specific institutions illustrate different philosophies, examines
major divisions in the museum community, and explores outreach and
engagement between the museum and its larger community. Both
established museum professionals and students of museum studies
will benefit from this insightful look into the foundations and
future of their field.
What underlying philosophy and mission should museums pursue in the
first half of the twenty-first century? In Museum Philosophy,
twenty-four authors use the lenses of a variety of disciplines to
answer this essential question. Museum professionals offer their
answers alongside philosophers, historians, political scientists,
educators, sociologists, and others in a wide-ranging exploration
of institutions from art museums to zoos. Hugh Genoway's book
offers philosophical and ethical guidelines, describes the ways
specific institutions illustrate different philosophies, examines
major divisions in the museum community, and explores outreach and
engagement between the museum and its larger community. Both
established museum professionals and students of museum studies
will benefit from this insightful look into the foundations and
future of their field.
Wondering what a museum director actually does? About to start your
first director's job? Looking for guidance in starting up a museum
or working with a museum director? Hugh Genoways, Lynne Ireland,
and Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko have taken the mystery out and put
common sense and good guidance in. Learn about everything from
budgets and strategic planning to human resources and facilities
management to collections and programming. They also help you
tackle legal documents, legal and ethical issues, and challenges
for today's 2.0 world. Case studies and exercises throughout help
you review and practice what you are learning, and their extensive
references will be a welcome resource.
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