Download or read book A Bibliography for History, History Curatorship, and Museums written by Gaynor Kavanagh and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bibliography is a vital guide to literature sources on history making within the personal and public domains, with specific reference to history museums and collections. It begins with an essay in which history making in museums - through collections, exhibitions and interpretative work - is considered in relation to social trends and popular interest. The essay charts some of the dominant characteristics of museum provision. The central section of the book is a detailed bibliography concluding with reviews of those works which are particularly recommended.