Objects of Knowledge

by Susan M. Pearce (Editor)

Begins a series addressing a broad range of issues concerning the history and operation of the museum as a cultural phenomenon. The first volume explores the ways in which meaning is created through museum objects. The eight essays include a wide range of perspectives, some highly theoretical, and others examining specific areas such as education and native peoples. Ten further articles review exhibits and books. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

248 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1990

About the author

Susan M. Pearce is Professor Emeritus of Museum Studies at the University of Leicester. Her research interests have always concentrated on Material Culture, particularly human relationships with the artefact world and the nature and process of collecting. She studied history and archaeology at Oxford University and then worked on the curatorial staff at the National Museums on Merseyside and Exeter City Museum. She joined the Department in 1984 and was appointed Director in 1989, Professor of Museum Studies in 1992, Dean of the Arts Faculty in 1996 and Pro-vice chancellor in 2000. Susan M. Pearce was also President of the Museums Association 1992-1994.