Introduction to Museum Work (American Association for State and Local History Book Series) - Softcover

Burcaw, George Ellis; Burcaw, G. Ellis

 
9780761991328: Introduction to Museum Work (American Association for State and Local History Book Series)

Synopsis

Long regarded as one the leading texts in museology, Introduction to Museum Work is 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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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

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