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The Future Of Natural History Museums
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Author : Eric Dorfman
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-10-12
The Future Of Natural History Museums written by Eric Dorfman and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-12 with Social Science categories.
Natural history museums are changing, both because of their own internal development and in response to changes in context. Historically, the aim of collecting from nature was to develop encyclopedic assemblages to satisfy human curiosity and build a basis for taxonomic information. Today, with global biodiversity in rapid decline, there are new reasons to build and maintain collections, while audiences are more diverse, numerous, and technically savvy. Institutions must learn to embrace new technology while retaining the authenticity of their stories and the value placed on their objects. The Future of Natural History Museums begins to develop a cohesive discourse that balances the disparate issues that our institutions will face over the next decades. It disassembles the topic into various key elements and, through commentary and synthesis, explores a cohesive picture of the trajectory of the natural history museum sector. This book contributes to the study of collections, teaching and learning, ethics, and running non-profit businesses and will be of interest to museum and heritage professionals and academics and senior students in Biological Sciences and Museum Studies.
Of Whales And Dinosaurs
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Author : Kevin Y.L. Tan
language : en
Publisher: NUS Press
Release Date : 2015-04-18
Of Whales And Dinosaurs written by Kevin Y.L. Tan and has been published by NUS Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-18 with Science categories.
Singapore's collection of Southeast Asian animals–one of the world's largest–dates back to the old Raffles Museum, officially established in 1878.With the opening of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum in 2015, the original Raffles Museum has "reincarnated" and the loop on its remarkable 127-year history has closed. Beneath the sleek exterior of today's modern museum building lies a saga of titanic struggles and changes. That the collections survived at all–through the multiple challenges of the nineteenth century, the disruption of World War Two, and its potential disintegration in the face of Singapore's modernization–is nothing short of miraculous. This book is not only an institutional history of the museum but also tells the story of frustrations, commitment and courage of the numerous individuals who battled officialdom, innovated endlessly and overcame the odds to protect Singapore's natural history heritage. The book features 108 historical photographs and natural history illustrations printed in full colour throughout.
Natural History Museums
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Author : Paisley S. Cato
language : en
Publisher: Texas Tech University Press
Release Date : 1991
Natural History Museums written by Paisley S. Cato and has been published by Texas Tech University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Business & Economics categories.
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.
The National Museum Of Natural Sciences Information For Group Leaders
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Author : National Museum of Natural Sciences (Canada)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
The National Museum Of Natural Sciences Information For Group Leaders written by National Museum of Natural Sciences (Canada) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with categories.
Natural Museums
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Author : Kathy S. Mason
language : en
Publisher: MSU Press
Release Date : 2004-08-31
Natural Museums written by Kathy S. Mason and has been published by MSU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-08-31 with History categories.
In 1872, the world’s first national park was founded at Yellowstone. Although ideas of nature conservation were not embraced generally by the American public, five more parks were created before the turn of the century. By 1916, the year that the National Park Service was born, the country could boast of fourteen national parks, including such celebrated areas as Yosemite and Sequoia. Kathy Mason demonstrates that Congress, park superintendents, and the American public were forming general, often tacit notions of the parks’ purpose before the new bureau was established. Although the Park Service recently has placed some emphasis on protecting samples of North America’s ecosystems, the earliest national parks were viewed as natural museums—monuments to national grandeur that would edify visitors. Not only were these early parks to preserve monumental and unique natural attractions, but they also had to be of no use to mining, lumbering, agriculture, and other “productive” industries. Natural Museums examines the notions of park monumentalism, “worthlessness,” and national significance, as well as the parks’ roles as wilderness preserves and recreational centers.
The Epigenetics Revolution
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Author : Nessa Carey
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2012-03-06
The Epigenetics Revolution written by Nessa Carey and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-06 with Science categories.
Epigenetics can potentially revolutionize our understanding of the structure and behavior of biological life on Earth. It explains why mapping an organism's genetic code is not enough to determine how it develops or acts and shows how nurture combines with nature to engineer biological diversity. Surveying the twenty-year history of the field while also highlighting its latest findings and innovations, this volume provides a readily understandable introduction to the foundations of epigenetics. Nessa Carey, a leading epigenetics researcher, connects the field's arguments to such diverse phenomena as how ants and queen bees control their colonies; why tortoiseshell cats are always female; why some plants need cold weather before they can flower; and how our bodies age and develop disease. Reaching beyond biology, epigenetics now informs work on drug addiction, the long-term effects of famine, and the physical and psychological consequences of childhood trauma. Carey concludes with a discussion of the future directions for this research and its ability to improve human health and well-being.
National Museum Of Natural History
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
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Manual Of Natural History Curatorship
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Author : Great Britain. Museums and Galleries Commission
language : en
Publisher: Stationery Office Books (TSO)
Release Date : 1994
Manual Of Natural History Curatorship written by Great Britain. Museums and Galleries Commission and has been published by Stationery Office Books (TSO) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Botanical specimens categories.
Manual of Natural History Curatorship
A General Guide To The American Museum Of Natural History
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Author : American Museum Of Natural History
language : en
Publisher: Sagwan Press
Release Date : 2018-02-08
A General Guide To The American Museum Of Natural History written by American Museum Of Natural History and has been published by Sagwan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-08 with History categories.
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General Guide To The American Museum Of Natural History
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Author : American Museum of Natural History
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1958
General Guide To The American Museum Of Natural History written by American Museum of Natural History and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1958 with Natural history museums categories.