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. Following an introductory chapter looking at what a museum is today, Part I looks at the history and types of museums: art and design museums natural history and anthropology museums science museums history museums, historic houses, interpretation centers, and heritage sites botanical gardens and zoos children's museums The second part of the book explores the primary functions of museums and museum professionals: to collect to conserve to exhibit to interpret and to engage to serve and to act The 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. The 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.

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. Following an introductory chapter looking at what a museum is today, Part I looks at the history and types of museums: art and design museums natural history and anthropology museums science museums history museums, historic houses, interpretation centers, and heritage sites botanical gardens and zoos children's museums The second part of the book explores the primary functions of museums and museum professionals: to collect to conserve to exhibit to interpret and to engage to serve and to act The 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. The 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.

An official publication of the Infusion Nurses Society, Core Curriculum for Infusion Nursing, 5th Edition, provides comprehensive preparation for the Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI®) exam from the global authority on infusion nursing and helps you deliver optimal care in any practice setting. The convenient outline format streamlines review and ensures fast access to essential information across the core content areas of Technology and Clinical Application; Fluid and Electrolyte Balance; Pharmacology, Infection Prevention and Control; and Transfusion Therapy, Antineoplastic Biologic Therapy, and Parenteral Nutrition.    This fully revised 5th Edition reflects the latest CRNI exam format and the growing scope of infusion nursing practice:    UPDATED! Content aligned with the current CRNI exam boosts confidence on the certification exam.  UPDATED! Focus on infusion nursing for special populations highlights the latest approaches to children, older adults, and pregnant women.     UPDATED! Coverage of pharmacologic and antineoplastic drugs clarifies important considerations for safe, effective treatment.