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Combines the history of museums since the eighteenth century with an examination of the function of museums and museum workers in modern society. This book is intended for those seeking to enter to the museum profession and for established professionals looking for an expanded understanding of their own discipline.

In Memoriam: Edward P. Alexander, 1907-2003p. ixPrefacep. xiAcknowledgmentsp. xiiiWhat Is a Museum?p. 1HistoryThe Art Museump. 23Natural History and Anthropology Museumsp. 53Science and Technology Museums and Centersp. 85The History Museump. 113Botanical Gardens and Zoosp. 139Children's Museumsp. 167FunctionsTo Collectp. 187To Conservep. 217To Exhibitp. 235To Interpretp. 257To Servep. 281The Museum Professionp. 305Readingsp. 323Indexp. 333About the Authorsp. 351Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.