Dictionary of Museology

The Dictionary of Museology is a comprehensive dictionary that reflects the diversity of cultural and disciplinary approaches to theory and practice in the museum field. It is intended for a broad spectrum of museum professionals, academics, researchers, and students, especially those working with international partners, as it provides a common lexicon that conveys the complex reality of current social and cultural values.

Format: Hardback
Length: 582 pages
Publication date: 05 April 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Dictionary of Museology, a comprehensive resource that takes a global perspective, encapsulates the rich diversity of cultural and disciplinary approaches to theory and practice within the museum field today. As the world of museums undergoes a rapid transformation, the characteristics and social roles of the approximately 100,000 existing museums are continuously evolving. In addition to their traditional roles of preservation, research, and communication, museums are increasingly addressing a wide range of issues, including social inclusion, human rights, sustainable development, and finances. These critical topics are explored in depth within this dictionary, which was produced through a collaborative effort involving an international editorial committee comprising influential figures from the United States, Canada, Brazil, Japan, Spain, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. Comprising the work of over 100 researchers from across the globe Kingdom, this collaborative endeavor offers a comprehensive overview of this unique field by defining over 1,000 terms related to museology.

Designed with a broad audience in mind, including museum professionals, academics, researchers, and students, this dictionary will be particularly valuable to those engaged in international partnerships. A common lexicon that effectively communicates the complex realities of current social and cultural values is of paramount importance when working across borders, making this dictionary an essential tool for professionals in the field.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032072326