In 1979, Edward P. Alexander's Museums in Motion was hailed as a much-needed addition to the museum literature. In combining the history of museums since the ei

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 intro

A Companion to Museum Studies captures the multidisciplinary approach to the study of the development, roles, and significance of museums in contemporary societ

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