In Principle, in Practice Museums As Learning Institutions |
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Editor:
| Falk, John H. Dierking, Lynn D. Foutz, Susan |
Contribution by:
| Allen, Sue Anderson, David Astor-Jack, Tamsin Baum, Lynn Blankman-Hetrick, Jane Chesebrough, David E. Ellenbogen, Kirsten M. Garibay, Cecilia Griffin, Des Griffin, Janette Gutwill, Joshua Hayward, Jeff Heimlich, Joe E. Jennings, Gretchen M. Johnson, David J. Johnson, Julie I. Klein, Christine Koster, Emlyn Luke, Jessica J. Martin, Laura M. W. Munley, Mary Ellen Patchen, Jeff Pedretti, Erminia Perry, Deborah L. Rand, Ann Grimes Reich, Christine A. Rennie, Léonie Roberts, Randy C. Rowe, Shawl Schubel, Jerry Sheppard, Beverly Soren, Barbara Spock, Michael Storksdieck, Martin Ucko, Dave West, Robert "Mac" Whaley, Kimberlee Kiehl |
ISBN: | 978-0-7591-1379-4 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2007 |
Publisher: | AltaMira Press
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Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
List Price: | USD $32.95 |
Book Description:
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The science museum field has made tremendous advances in understanding museum learning, but little has been done to consolidate and synethesize these findings to encourage widespread improvements in practice. By clearly presenting the most current knowledge of museum learning, In Principle, In Practice aims to promote effective programs and exhibitions, identify promising approaches for future research, and develop strategies for implementing and sustaining connections between research...
More DescriptionThe science museum field has made tremendous advances in understanding museum learning, but little has been done to consolidate and synethesize these findings to encourage widespread improvements in practice. By clearly presenting the most current knowledge of museum learning, In Principle, In Practice aims to promote effective programs and exhibitions, identify promising approaches for future research, and develop strategies for implementing and sustaining connections between research and practice in the museum community.