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Museums at the Forefront of the History and Philosophy of Geology: History Made, History in the Making
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USPE535
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GSA Special Papers
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Edited by Gary D. Rosenberg and Renee M. Clary
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Publication Date:
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06 February 2019
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Description
GSA Special Paper 535
Natural history museums have evolved over the past 500 years to become vanguards of science literacy and thus institutions of democracy. Curiosity about nature and distant cultures has proven to be a powerful lure, and museums have progressively improved public engagement through increasingly immersive exhibits, participation in field expeditions, and research using museum holdings, all facilitated by new technology. Natural history museums have dispersed across the globe and demonstrated that public fascination with ancient life, vanished environments, exotic animals in remote habitats, cultural diversity, and our place in the cosmos is universal. This volume samples the story of museum development and illustrates that the historical successes of natural history museums have positioned them to be preeminent facilitators of science literacy well into the future.
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Book
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9780813725352
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GSA
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Paperback
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0.57
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