A Companion to Museum Studies - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1444334050 ISBN 13: 9781444334050

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010

Synopsis

A Companion to Museum Studies captures the multidisciplinary approach to the study of the development roles and significance of museums in contemporary society Collects first-rate original essays by leading figures from a range of disciplines and theoretical stances including anthropology art history history literature sociology cultural studies and museum studies Examines the complexity of the museum from cultural political curatorial historical and representational perspectives Covers traditional subjects such as space display buildings objects and collecting and more contemporary challenges such as visiting commerce community and experimental exhibition forms

About this title

From the Back Cover:

A Companion to Museum Studies captures a fresh, multi-disciplinary approach to the study of the development, roles, and significance of museums in contemporary society. Expanding museum studies and presenting a wide range of theoretical perspectives, the collection brings together authoritative original essays by leading figures from disciplines including anthropology, art history, history, literature, sociology, and cultural studies, as well as museum studies.

The essays examine the complexity of the museum from cultural, political governance, curatorial, historical, and representational perspectives. From traditional subjects, including space, display, buildings, and collecting, to more contemporary challenges and concerns, such as visiting, commerce, community, and experimental exhibition forms, this companion proves itself an indispensable reference for art historians, museum curators, and art and culture lovers.

About the Author:

Sharon Macdonald is Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Manchester. Her books include Theorizing Museums (edited with Gordon Fyfe, Blackwell 1996), Reimagining Culture (1997), The Politics of Display (ed., 1998), Behind the Scenes at the Science Museum (2002), and Exhibition Experiments (edited with Paul Basu, Blackwell 2007).

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1444334050
• ISBN 13: 9781444334050
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 592
• Editor: Macdonald Sharon