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.
- An insider's view of the rarefied world of the museum that provides a
refreshing and unique account of the reality of the workings of museum
life
- The material has been successfully tested in a course that the author
has taught for 14 years
- Miller has extensive experience at all levels of museum work, from
painting walls for exhibitions to museum directorship
- Clearly and engagingly written, the book covers all the component
parts and various disciplines of museum operations, and opinions and
perspectives are drawn from a deep knowledge of the field
- Includes useful pedagogical material, including questions, discussion
topics, and a range of anecdotes