Thriving in the Knowledge Age: New Business Models for Museums and Other Cultural Institutions

Falk, John H.; Sheppard, Beverly K.

ISBN 10: 0759107580 / ISBN 13: 9780759107588

Published by Altamira Press, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Thriving in the Knowledge Age: New Business Models for Museums and Other Cultural Institutions
• Publisher: Altamira Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0759107580
• ISBN 13: 9780759107588
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 1.01 pounds

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Synopsis

In Thriving in the Knowledge Age, John Falk and Beverly Sheppard argue that museums require a radically new business model to survive the transition into the knowledge age. Only by shifting towards more personalized and community-based learning experiences can museums reverse the declining attendance figures of the twenty-first century. Written to provide clear answers to fundamental questions about the purpose and goals of the museum of the future, this visionary book is a must-have for museum professionals and trustees.

About the Author

John H. Falk is executive director of the Institute for Learning Innovation and Sea Grant Professor Emeritus of Free-Choice Learning at Oregon State University. He is known internationally for his work in the area of free-choice learning; the learning that occurs while visiting museums, science centers, zoos, aquariums, parks, watching educational television or surfing the internet for information. His recent research has focused on studying the long-term impacts of free-choice learning institutions; understanding why people utilize free-choice learning settings during their leisure time and helping cultural institutions of all kinds re-think their future positioning and business models in the 21st century. Dr. Falk has authored over two hundred scholarly articles and chapters and has published more than a dozen books in this and related areas.