Museology & heritage studies
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Museology & heritage studies
Hardcover. A handbook for curators and curatorial students, that maps out every stage of the exhibition-making process from initial idea to final installation. It traces the history of curating back to its origins in the 17th century and outlines the multifarious roles of the curator, including as custodian, interpreter, educator, facilitator and organizer. Num Pages: 334 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ABC; GM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 146 x 26. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Publisher
- Thames and Hudson Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780500239285
- ISBN
- 9780500239285
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.42
€ 25.99
€ 19.42
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Birlinn General
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Second edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780274553
- ISBN
- 9781780274553
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.94
€ 16.99
€ 15.94
Paperback. Over the last twenty years museums have proliferated, attracting new audiences and assuming new prominence in public life. The Return of Curiosity offers a fresh perspective on museums and what they may now be good for. Num Pages: 144 pages, 35 illustrations. BIC Classification: GM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 210 x 16. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780236568
- ISBN
- 9781780236568
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.01
€ 25.01
Hardback. The Heritage Arena describes the ways in which cheese has been reinvented as a form of cultural heritage through the negotiation and competition of many actors, including cheese-makers, merchants, and Slow Food activists. Series: Food, Nutrition, and Culture. Num Pages: 216 pages, 13 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; GM; JFC; JHMC; KNDF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785332944
- ISBN
- 9781785332944
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.71
€ 155.71
Paperback. Written by a museum professional and based on a course taught for many years, The Anatomy of a Museum is an engaging and accessible volume that provides a unique insider s guide to what museums are and how they operate. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: GM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119237044
- ISBN
- 9781119237044
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.37
€ 47.37
Hardback. Post gives the reader a behind-the-scenes view of internal tempests as they brewed and how different personalities and experts passionately argued about the best way to present the story of America. Num Pages: 400 pages, 49, 49 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GM; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 168 x 29. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421411002
- ISBN
- 9781421411002
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 30.58
€ 36.99
€ 30.58
Paperback. The overall purpose of this book is to provide a foundation for Samoan students to become the custodians of the historical narrative based on Archaeological research. Num Pages: 198 pages, Illustrated throughout in black & white. BIC Classification: 1MKPR; GM; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 207 x 290 x 16. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Publisher
- Archaeopress
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784913090
- ISBN
- 9781784913090
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 87.43
€ 87.43
Hardback. Colonial Collecting and Display follows the compelling history of a particular set of such objects, tracing their physical and conceptual transformation from objects of indigenous use to accessioned objects in a museum collection in the south of England. Series: Museum and Collections. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKAS; GM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 186 x 233 x 18. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857459411
- ISBN
- 9780857459411
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.23
€ 156.23
Paperback. In 1999 and 2007 respectively, the central courtyard and the northwest corner of the British Museum estate were redeveloped in order to create two iconic additions to the institution: the Great Court and the World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre. This volume presents the results of the ensuing studies undertaken by Pre-Construct Archaeology. Num Pages: 250 pages, 160. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; GM; HBTB; HD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
- Publisher
- British Museum
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780861592104
- ISBN
- 9780861592104
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 87.21
€ 87.21
Hardback. This pioneering collection examines the practices surrounding human remains in post-conflict societies, using a unique set of case studies that span multiple disciplines and geographic areas. Editor(s): Dreyfus, Jean-Marc; Anstett, Elisabeth. Series: Human Remains and Violence. Num Pages: 272 pages, 2 maps, 3 black & white illustrations, 2 maps. BIC Classification: GM; HBTZ; HD; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 463.
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781526107381
- ISBN
- 9781526107381
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.16
€ 164.16
Hardback. Num Pages: 372 pages, 70 color + 215 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJC; GM; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 290 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1858.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300209846
- ISBN
- 9780300209846
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.69€ 40.44
€ 51.69
€ 40.44
Paperback. The past decade of both economic crises in Europe and North America as well as an extraordinary museum boom in many Asian countries has led to new questions and concepts for future museum buildings. This book investigates this paradigm change by presenting 20 recent and future museum projects on all continents. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JM; AMD; AMG; GM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- Hirmer Verlag
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783777427249
- ISBN
- 9783777427249
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 37.95
€ 53.99
€ 37.95
Paperback. Divided into two parts, this book describes the principles and techniques of controlling the environment in Part I, so that the potentially damaging effects of light, humidity and air pollution on museum exhibits may be minimised. Part II brings together and summarises information and data, which is suitable for workers in conservation research. Num Pages: 312 pages, 77 line illustrations, 36 b&w photographs, 16 colour illustrations, references, index. BIC Classification: ABC; GM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 189 x 17. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 308
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750620413
- ISBN
- 9780750620413
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 103.83
€ 103.83
Paperback. The author argues that heritage emerges as an increasingly standardized economic resource - a "European product" - and that heritage policy has become infused with transnational market regulations and neoliberal property regimes. Num Pages: 204 pages, 1 illustration. BIC Classification: 1DVC; GM; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785335174
- ISBN
- 9781785335174
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.74
€ 43.74
Hardback. By exploring the processes of collecting, which challenge the bounds of normally acceptable practice, this book debates the practice of collecting 'difficult' objects, from a historical and contemporary perspective; and discusses the acquisition of objects related to war and genocide, and those purchased from the internet.. Editor(s): Were, Graeme; King, J. C. H. Num Pages: 256 pages, 45 ills. BIC Classification: GM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 470. Challenging Practices for 21st Century Museums. 256 pages, 45 ills. Editor(s): Were, Graeme; King, J.C.H. By exploring the processes of collecting, which challenge the bounds of normally acceptable practice, this book debates the practice of collecting 'difficult' objects, from a historical and contemporary perspective; and discusses the acquisition of objects related to war and genocide, and those purchased from the internet. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: GM. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 11. Weight: 470.
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857453631
- ISBN
- 9780857453631
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.83
€ 155.83
Paperback. Drawing on numerous case studies, Hooper-Greenhill presents a critical survey of major changes in current assumptions about the nature of museums, and argues that museums are consciously organizing their spaces and collections to aid self-learning. Num Pages: 244 pages, illustrations, 32 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: GM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 14. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 244
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415070317
- ISBN
- 9780415070317
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.50
€ 51.50
Hardback. Editor(s): Bourcier, Paul; Dunn, Heather; Nomenclature Task Force. Series: American Association for State & Local History. Num Pages: 752 pages. BIC Classification: GM; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 283 x 224 x 50. Weight in Grams: 2256.
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442250987
- ISBN
- 9781442250987
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.84
€ 189.84
Paperback. Presents a view of the idea of the museum in the twenty-first century, re-imagining the possibilities for museums and their displays. This work examines the blurred boundaries between museums and the cities around them. Num Pages: 256 pages, 30 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: AMG; GM; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 15. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Publisher
- I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845115098
- ISBN
- 9781845115098
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.51
€ 26.51
Paperback. Editor(s): Marincola, Paula. Num Pages: 176 pages, 56 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780970834614
- ISBN
- 9780970834614
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.80
€ 19.99
€ 17.80
Hardback. This book presents a useful methodology for examining museum images & provides a critical analysis of the role historical museums play in the contemporary world. As the catastrophes of World War II still exert an enormous influence on the national identities of Russians, Poles & Germans, museum exhibits can play an important role in this process. Series: Museums and Collections. Num Pages: 200 pages, 18 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DV; GM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 159 x 16. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782382171
- ISBN
- 9781782382171
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.25
€ 160.25
Paperback. Num Pages: 402 pages. BIC Classification: GLP; GM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 150 x 28. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442278721
- ISBN
- 9781442278721
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.92
€ 76.92
Paperback. Editor(s): Veys, Wonu. Num Pages: 248 pages, colour photos & maps. BIC Classification: AGC; GM; WTHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 219 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1084.
- Publisher
- KIT Publishers
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789460222542
- ISBN
- 9789460222542
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.90
€ 57.90
Paperback. "Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada"--T.p. verso. Num Pages: 288 pages, 76 black & white tables, 22 black & white halftones, 2 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: GM; KJM; KNS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 175 x 14. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415615730
- ISBN
- 9780415615730
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.38
€ 57.38
Paperback. 'Dry Store Room No. 1' is an intimate biography of the Natural History Museum, celebrating the eccentric personalities who have peopled it and capturing the wonders of scientific endeavour, academic rigour and imagination. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; GM; PDX; WN; WTHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 23. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007209897
- ISBN
- 9780007209897
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.14
€ 14.99
€ 12.14