Reinventing the Museum: The Evolving Conversation on the Paradigm Shift

Reinventing the Museum: The Evolving Conversation on the Paradigm Shift is a comprehensive anthology of 44 seminal articles that explore the changing perspectives on the role of museums in contemporary times.

This book provides a thorough history of museum thought and theory, tracing the emerging ideas in 21st-century museum studies on public engagement, frameworks, and leadership.

With introductory material and recommended additional readings, this book will help students grasp the leading ideas and essentials of the dialogue taking place in the museum field.

This new edition includes iconic pieces from the 20th century and presents the latest thinking of the past decade, making it an essential resource for both students and practitioners.