Interpreting science at museums and historic sites /

Interpreting Science in Museums and Historic Sites stresses the untapped potential of historical artifacts to inform our understanding of scientific topics. It argues that science gains ground when contextualized in museums and historic sites.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Reid, Debra A., 1960- (Editor), Scholthof, Karen-Beth G. (Editor), Vail, David D. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2023].
Series:Interpreting history ; 22.
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Description
Summary:Interpreting Science in Museums and Historic Sites stresses the untapped potential of historical artifacts to inform our understanding of scientific topics. It argues that science gains ground when contextualized in museums and historic sites.
Physical Description:xxvi, 239 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-194) and index.
ISBN:9781538172742
1538172747