Reinventing the museum

Historical and contemporary perspectives on the paradigm shift examines some of the mmost critical issues facing museums in the twenty-firts century by organizing thirty-four seminal articles by museum professionals around the following themes:
The role of the museum: the challenge to remain relevant.
The role of the public:the need to undernstand the visitor´s perspective.
The role of Public Service:the evolution of exhibitions and programs.
The role of the object:the obligation of sterwardship and cultural responsability.
The role of leadership:the essential ingredient. Gail Anderson´s introductory and linking material helps to frame and illuminate the issues raised in the articles, and the additional recommended readings provide an excellent resource for students and for anyone interested in the future of museums.