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1 online resource |
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Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Part 1: Science Sets the Stage -- Chapter One. A Brief History of Natural History Museums -- Chapter Two. Natural History and the Nature of Science -- Part 2: Development and Design -- Chapter Three. What's Gonna Work? Teamwork -- Chapter Four. Knowing the Audience -- Chapter Five. Finding Focus: Ideas, Goals, and Bubbles -- Chapter Six. Strategies for Encouraging Engagement -- Chapter Seven. Telling a Story: Words to Paper -- Chapter Eight. Material of the Visual -- Chapter Nine. Hammer to Nail: 3D Design |
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Chapter Ten. If You Build It, Will They Come? After the Opening ... Final Thoughts: Now Let's Take a Journey, Together -- Notes -- References -- Index |
| Summary |
"Two experienced exhibit designers lead you through the complex process of design and installation of natural history exhibitions. The authors introduce the history and function of natural history museums and their importance in teaching visitors the basic principles of science. The book then offers you practical tricks and tips of the trade, to allow museums, aquaria, and zoos--large or small--to tell the story of nature and science. From overall concept to design, construction, and evaluation, the book carries you through the process step-by-step, with emphasis on the importance of collaboration and teamwork for a successful installation. A crucial addition to the bookshelf of anyone involved in exhibit design or natural history museums"-- Provided by publisher |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Machine generated contents note: PrefacePart One: Science Sets the StageChapter One: A Brief History of Natural History MuseumsChapter Two: Natural History & the Nature of SciencePart Two: Development & DesignChapter Three: What's Gonna Work? TeamworkChapter Four: Knowing the AudienceChapter Five: Finding Focus: Ideas, Goals, & BubblesChapter Six: Strategies for Encouraging EngagementChapter Seven: Telling a Story: Words to PaperChapter Eight: Material of the VisualChapter Nine: Hammer to Nail: 3D DesignChapter Ten: If You Build It, Will They Come? After the Opening ... Chapter Eleven: Ready ... Set ... Go!NotesReferencesIndexAbout the Authors |
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English |
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Print version record |
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Natural history museums -- Environmental aspects
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Museum exhibits.
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ART -- Museum Studies.
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EDUCATION -- Non-Formal Education.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Museum Administration & Museology.
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NATURE -- Essays.
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NATURE -- Reference.
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TRAVEL -- Special Interest -- Ecotourism.
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Museum exhibits
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Kissel, Richard A
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| ISBN |
9781611322767 |
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1611322766 |
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