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Science Museums: A Panoramic View.
- Source :
- Isis: A Journal of the History of Science in Society; Jun2017, Vol. 108 Issue 2, p366-370, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Science museums come in all shapes and sizes. In order to provide an overview of the present-day landscape of science museums, this survey proposes a typology based on their historical origins. It suggests that, despite their distinct beginnings, museums of various types have converged in their institutional identities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00211753
- Volume :
- 108
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Isis: A Journal of the History of Science in Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 123261659
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1086/692688