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The Anatomy of a Museum: An Insider's Text
Contributor(s): Miller, Steven (Author)
ISBN: 1119237033     ISBN-13: 9781119237037
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $93.81  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: October 2017
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BISAC Categories:
- Art | Museum Studies
- Reference
Dewey: 069
LCCN: 2017015266
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.9" W x 9.1" (1.35 lbs) 288 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
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