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Science Museums: A Panoramic View.

Authors :
Bergers, Lara
Trijp, Didi van
Source :
Isis: A Journal of the History of Science in Society; Jun2017, Vol. 108 Issue 2, p366-370, 5p
Publication Year :
2017

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