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Museum and gallery studies : the basics
Title:
Museum and gallery studies : the basics

The basics.

Basics (Routledge (Firm))
Author:
Mason, Rhiannon, author.
ISBN:
9780415834551

9780415834544
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Physical Description:
x, 236 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Series:
The basics.

Basics (Routledge (Firm))
Abstract:
An accessible guide for the student approaching Museum andGallery Studies for the first time. Taking a global view, itcovers the key ideas, approaches and contentious issues in thefield. Balancing theory and practice, the book address importantquestions such as: What are museums and galleries? Who decideswhich kinds of objects are worthy of collection? What do I needto know about practical care, conservation and collectionmanagement? How are museums and galleries funded? What ethicalconcerns do practitioners need to consider? How is the field ofMuseum and Gallery Studies developing?
Bibliographical References:
Include bibliographical references and index.
Field 805:
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