An introduction to museum archaeology
Swan, Hedley 1961-
An introduction to museum archaeology Hedley Swain - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2007. - 368 pages illustrations 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I. Introduction: 1. What for whom?; 2. Origins and influences; 3. Current aims, scope, and theory; 4. The legal framework; 5. Geographic scope; Part II. Collections: 6. Archaeological collections; 7. Excavation archives; 8. Human remains; 9. Research; 10. Conservation and collections care; Part III. Interpretation: 11. The visiting public; 12. Displaying archaeology: methods; 13. Displaying archaeology: examples; 14. Schools, public and community programmes; Part IV. Conclusions: 15. Conclusions; 16. Museums mentioned in text.
An Introduction to Museum Archaeology provides a comprehensive survey and synthesis of all aspects of current museum practice in relation to the discipline of archaeology. This is an essential text for anyone studying museums, archaeology or cultural heritage, and a reference for those working in these fields.
9780521860765
Archaeological museums and collections
Archaeological museums and collections--Management
Antiquities--Collection and preservation
Museum techniques
CC55 SWA
An introduction to museum archaeology Hedley Swain - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2007. - 368 pages illustrations 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I. Introduction: 1. What for whom?; 2. Origins and influences; 3. Current aims, scope, and theory; 4. The legal framework; 5. Geographic scope; Part II. Collections: 6. Archaeological collections; 7. Excavation archives; 8. Human remains; 9. Research; 10. Conservation and collections care; Part III. Interpretation: 11. The visiting public; 12. Displaying archaeology: methods; 13. Displaying archaeology: examples; 14. Schools, public and community programmes; Part IV. Conclusions: 15. Conclusions; 16. Museums mentioned in text.
An Introduction to Museum Archaeology provides a comprehensive survey and synthesis of all aspects of current museum practice in relation to the discipline of archaeology. This is an essential text for anyone studying museums, archaeology or cultural heritage, and a reference for those working in these fields.
9780521860765
Archaeological museums and collections
Archaeological museums and collections--Management
Antiquities--Collection and preservation
Museum techniques
CC55 SWA