Civilizing the museum : the collected writings of Elaine Heumann Gurian / Elaine Heumann Gurian.

  • Gurian, Elaine Heumann, 1937-
Date:
2006
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Publication/Creation

London : Routledge, 2006.

Physical description

xix, 217 pages ; 24 cm

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-213) and index.

Contents

Introduction : reflections on 35 years in the museum field -- 1. The concept of fairness : a debate at the American Association of Museums, 1990 -- 2. The importance of "and" : a comment on excellence and equity, 1992 -- 3. The molting of children's museums? : an observation, 1998 -- 4. What is the object of this exercise? : a meandering exploration of the many meanings of objects in museums, 1999 -- 5. Choosing among the options : an opinion about museum definitions, 2002 -- 6. Timeliness : a discussion for museums, 2003 -- 7. The museum as a socially responsible institution, 1988 -- 8. Turning the ocean liner slowly : about the process of change in larger institutions, 1990 -- 9. The opportunity for social service, 1991

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ISBN

  • 0415357667
  • 0415357624
  • 9780415357661
  • 9780415357623