| Author: | Steven Miller | ISBN: | 9781119237112 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | July 19, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell | Language: | English |
| Author: | Steven Miller |
| ISBN: | 9781119237112 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | July 19, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Language: | English |
Written by a museum professional and based on a course taught for many years, The Anatomy of a Museum is an engaging and accessible volume that provides a unique insider’s guide to what museums are and how they operate.
- An insider’s view of the rarefied world of the museum that provides a refreshing and unique account of the reality of the workings of museum life
- The material has been successfully tested in a course that the author has taught for 14 years
- Miller has extensive experience at all levels of museum work, from painting walls for exhibitions to museum directorship
- Clearly and engagingly written, the book covers all the component parts and various disciplines of museum operations, and opinions and perspectives are drawn from a deep knowledge of the field
- Includes useful pedagogical material, including questions, discussion topics, and a range of anecdotes
Written by a museum professional and based on a course taught for many years, The Anatomy of a Museum is an engaging and accessible volume that provides a unique insider’s guide to what museums are and how they operate.
- An insider’s view of the rarefied world of the museum that provides a refreshing and unique account of the reality of the workings of museum life
- The material has been successfully tested in a course that the author has taught for 14 years
- Miller has extensive experience at all levels of museum work, from painting walls for exhibitions to museum directorship
- Clearly and engagingly written, the book covers all the component parts and various disciplines of museum operations, and opinions and perspectives are drawn from a deep knowledge of the field
- Includes useful pedagogical material, including questions, discussion topics, and a range of anecdotes
