Museum and Gallery Education: A Manual of Good Practice (Professional Museum & Heritage Series)

Museum and Gallery Education: A Manual of Good Practice (Professional Museum & Heritage Series)

by HazelMoffat (Editor), VickyWollard (Editor)

Synopsis

The educational role of museums has become a key professional concern. This book addresses the educational role museums play from an international perspective. The contributed essays provide timely reviews of the key themes and case studies provide practical examples of the research. Ideally suited for all museum staff and students of museum studies.

$74.82

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18 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 204
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: AltaMira Press,U.S.
Published: 28 Jan 2000

ISBN 10: 0742504085
ISBN 13: 9780742504080

Media Reviews
Recognizing the vital role of education in contemporary museums, this collection of essays by a selection of international authors is both inspirational and informative.... It presents practical suggestions and philosophical guidance which readers will find both useful and thought-provoking.... This manual will be of interest to educators, curators and directors alike. -- Wendy Parsons, Moose Jaw Art Museum * Muse *
Its clever blend of theory and practice should strike an appropriate chord with busy professionals who are usually more eager to listen to the hard-won experiences of fellow professionals than the airy arguments and rhetoric of academics... This compact manual delivers. -- John Neylon * Museum National *