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The Anatomy of a Museum

An Insider's Text

Steven Miller author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:3rd Oct '17

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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

ISBN: 9781119237044

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm

Weight: 476g

288 pages