Foundations of Museum Studies by Kiersten F. Latham, John E. ... - 9798216190165

Foundations of Museum StudiesEvolving Systems of Knowledge\nAuthor(s): Kiersten F. Latham, John E. Simmons\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, United States\nImprint: Bloomsbury Academic\nISBN-13: 9798216190165, 979-8216190165\nSynopsis\nA holistic introduction to museum theory and practice, this second edition is designed to be the core introductory text for any foundational museum studies course being taught in any discipline.\n\nYoull examine the evolution, divergence, definition, and legal organization of museums in the context of collections of objects and how museums perform the basic functions of preservation, communication, and research. Through the lens of museological theory and a systems approach, youll learn how museum objects are managed by professionals and used by the public and scholars. Youll get an overview of contemporary museums worldwide and think through the future of museums. Useful as an introductory text for any foundational museum studie.