Introduction to Museum Work (American Association for State & Local History) - Hardcover

Burcaw, G. Ellis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0761989250 ISBN 13: 9780761989257

Publisher: AltaMira Press, 1997

Synopsis

Long regarded as one the leading texts in museology, Introduction to Museum Work in now thoroughly revised and updated. While citing recent changes in the museum world, the third edition of Burcaw's classic work retains its useful philosophical orientation and convenient summary format. All the basics of museology are here the central issues are discussed and definitions are given for all the terms museum workers need to know. Every chapter includes practical exercises making Burcaw's book ideal for the classroom or for novice museum workers. Accepted by the Documentation Center of the International Conference of Museums as exemplary of museum training, Introduction to Museum Work is used as a basic text in museum studies all over the world.

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Review

Introduction to Museum Work is highly recommended for students and lay museum workers. It is an excellent reference for museums to keep on hand. California Historian

Synopsis

Offers definitions for the terms that museum workers need to know. This book contains chapters which includes exercises. It is suitable for the classroom or for novice museum workers.

Edition details

• Publisher: AltaMira Press
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761989250
• ISBN 13: 9780761989257
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 240