The Object's the Thing

Roger Yorke Edwards

ISBN 10: 0772678510 / ISBN 13: 9780772678515

Published by Royal British Columbia Museum, CA, 2021

About this Item

R. Yorke Edwards was a pioneer in the field of heritage interpretation in Canada. First with BC Parks and then with the Canadian Wildlife Service, throughout the 1960s Edwards developed an approach to the interpretation of natural and cultural history with a focus on the "real thing"-the object, the place, the process, the person-in front of a visitor. Almost everyone who has visited a Canadian park or museum has been touched by Edwards's legacy-but few know his name.

Seller Inventory # LU-9780772678515

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Object's the Thing
• Publisher: Royal British Columbia Museum, CA
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0772678510
• ISBN 13: 9780772678515
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 506 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Discover the legacy of a Canadian pioneer in heritage interpretation and conservation.

Object's the Thing explores the writings and career of R. Yorke Edwards, who shaped the approach to natural and cultural history in Canadian parks and museums. From BC Parks to the Canadian Wildlife Service, Edwards emphasized the 'real thing'―object, place, process―connecting visitors to Canada's heritage.

This collection is for those interested in:

• Canadian history and conservation
• Museum studies and heritage interpretation
• The power of connecting people with nature

Learn from a visionary who left an indelible mark on Canada's approach to environmental education.

About the Author

For almost half a century Yorke Edwards was a pioneer in wildlife biology, nature education, conservation, and museum life, stimulating people to think more deeply about the world and our place in it. Rick Kool is a professor in Royal Roads University's School of Environment and Sustainability. Rob Cannings is curator emeritus at the Royal BC Museum. Bob Peart was assistant director for research and public programs at the Royal BC Museum from 1985 to 1988.