Natural History Museums: Directions for Growth

Author/Contributor(s):	Cato, Paisley S ; Jones, Clyde
Publisher:	Texas Tech University Press
Date:	01/15/1991
Binding:	Hardcover
Condition:	NEW

All persons involved with natural history museums--from administrators to exhibit designers--will find this work useful. The chapters in the volume provide a general overview as well as address specific topics concerning the roles and functions of natural history museums. Topics in this survey include conservation, care, use, management, and preservation of collections; the role of exhibits and other educational materials, as well as ideas and guidelines for some exciting new approaches for this facet of natural history museums; and, in addition, useful information about possible sources of funding for natural history museums.