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A review by carlacbarroso
Museums in Motion: An Introduction to the History and Functions of Museums, Second Edition by Edward P. Alexander, Mary Alexander
3.0
It's been a while since I've read a whole book! Since September all I seem to be reading are articles for my master's degree. Well, this one was also for studying but still... a book!
This book is subtitled "An introduction to the History and Functions of Museums" and it does just that. In 13 chapters, divided in two parts, the authors present the history of different types of museum, from art museums to zoos, as well as the functions and how they are pursued in different institutions. It mostly dwells on American examples but it's still interesting to learn a more about the subject.
This book is subtitled "An introduction to the History and Functions of Museums" and it does just that. In 13 chapters, divided in two parts, the authors present the history of different types of museum, from art museums to zoos, as well as the functions and how they are pursued in different institutions. It mostly dwells on American examples but it's still interesting to learn a more about the subject.