Edward Porter Alexander was een gerenommeerd museumbeheerder, historicus en pedagoog wiens werk zich richtte op de geschiedenis en functie van Amerikaanse musea. Hij richtte het programma Museumstudies op aan de Universiteit van Delaware en schreef verschillende invloedrijke boeken over het onderwerp. Zijn toewijding aan de interpretatie van geschiedenis en het vakgebied van de museologie liet een onuitwisbare indruk achter op het Amerikaanse culturele landschap. Zijn doordachte benadering van het begrijpen en presenteren van historische verhalen blijft resoneren.
After the unprecedented violence of the 1864 Overland Campaign, Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant turned his gaze south of Richmond to Petersburg, where the railroads that supplied the Confederate capital and its defenders found their junction. Nine grueling months of constant maneuver and combat around the Cockade City followed.
The book offers a comprehensive overview of museum history, various types, and their crucial roles in contemporary society. A highlight of this edition is "Museums in Motion Today," featuring insights from museum professionals on current trends and future directions. Each chapter is richly illustrated, enhancing the exploration of how museums evolve and adapt in the 21st century.
Focusing on the transformative journeys of thirteen pioneering museum leaders, this book explores how 19th-century collections evolved into modern institutions dedicated to public service and education. Through engaging narratives, it highlights significant figures in American history, science, art, and general museums, providing a comprehensive overview of the museum's historical development. Ideal for those intrigued by museum history, this volume serves as an essential starting point for understanding the evolution of these cultural institutions.
Focusing on twelve influential leaders from the U.S. and Europe, the book explores their ambitious contributions that transformed the museum landscape. It delves into their unique stories and the impact they had on shaping contemporary museum practices and culture. Through these narratives, the author highlights the intersection of leadership, innovation, and the evolving role of museums in society.