eileen hooper greenhill

Drawing on numerous case studies, Hooper-Greenhill presents a critical survey of major changes in current assumptions about the nature of museums, and

Museums have been active in shaping knowledge over the last six hundred years. Yet what is their function within today's society? At the present time,

From 'the closest thing we have to a celebrity poet' (Paris Review) comes a stunning new collection of euphoric, anxious and indelible poems, perfectl

'A thrilling insight into one of the 20th century's great artists. Agar's exuberant and colourful life and work come alive in this book' Katy Hessel

This title aims to assist museum and gallery staff in the development of provision for visitors. This means developing their public service functions

At the beginning of the 21st century museums are challenged on a number of fronts. The prioritisation of learning in museums in the context of demands

Museums are at a critical moment in their history. In order to ensure survival into the next century, museums and galleries must demonstrate their soc

This is a multi-disciplinary study that adopts an innovative and original approach to a highly topical question, that of meaning-making in museums, fo

The prioritisation of learning in museums in the context of demands for social justice and cultural democracy combined with cultural policy based on e

A compilation of significant articles addressing the relationships of museums and galleries to their audiences, focusing specifically on educational g

This volume considers in depth the most up-to-date approaches to museum communication - museums as media, museums and audience and the evaluation of m

A must-read guide for beginning teachers before they embark on their teaching journey or for experienced teachers needing some guidance or change in t