Presents an introduction to some of the ideas, texts and histories relevant to the museum in the 21st century. This book explores how historical and contemporar

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MUSEUM MEDIA Edited by Michelle Henning Museum Media explores the contemporary uses of diverse media in museum contexts and discusses how technology is reinvent