Long regarded as one the leading texts in museology, Introduction to
Museum Work in now thoroughly revised and updated. While citing recent
changes in the museum world, the third edition of Burcaw's classic work
retains its useful philosophical orientation and convenient summary
format. All the basics of museology are here-the central issues are
discussed and definitions are given for all the terms museum workers
need to know. Every chapter includes practical exercises making Burcaw's
book ideal for the classroom or for novice museum workers. Accepted by
the Documentation Center of the International Conference of Museums as
exemplary of museum training, Introduction to Museum Work is used as a
basic text in museum studies all over the world.