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by Steven Miller (Author)
This book discusses the complexities inherent in preserving and interpreting the extraordinary range of culturally significant objects entrusted to museums. From how museums acquire their holdings, to how they are conserved, to how accessible they are, the book presents an encompassing look at every aspect of the duties museum by definition assume
Author Biography
Steven Miller has been in the museum field for nearly fifty years. During that time he has been a curator, administrator, director, trustee, writer, consultant, and museum studies educator. He has served with six major museums in the northeastern United States. He holds a BA in sculpture (with honors) from Bard College and an international graduate certificate in the Principles of Conservation Science from the International Centre for the Study of the Conservation and Preservation of Cultural Property, Rome, Italy.
