{"product_id":"9781442278813","title":"Museums in Motion: An Introduction to the History and Functions of Museums","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing an introductory chapter looking at what a museum is today, Part I looks at the history and types of museums: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eart and design museums\u003cbr\u003enatural history and anthropology museums\u003cbr\u003escience museums\u003cbr\u003ehistory museums, historic houses, interpretation centers, and heritage sites\u003cbr\u003ebotanical gardens and zoos\u003cbr\u003echildren’s museums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second part of the book explores the primary functions of museums and museum professionals:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eto collect\u003cbr\u003eto conserve\u003cbr\u003eto exhibit\u003cbr\u003eto interpret and to engage\u003cbr\u003eto serve and to act\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe final chapter looks at the museum profession and professional practices. Throughout, emphasis is on museums in the United States, although attention is paid to the historical framing of museums within the European context.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new edition includes discussions of technology, access, and inclusivity woven into each chapter, a list of challenges and opportunities in each chapter, and “Museums in Motion Today,” vignettes spread throughout the volume in which museum professionals provide their perspectives on where museums are now and where they are going. More than 140 images illustrate the volume.","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield Publishers, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47125010710768,"sku":"9781442278813","price":43.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781442278813_p0.jpg?v=1769905456","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781442278813","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}