Hein, George E.
Progressive Museum Practice: John Dewey and Democracy
- ISBN 13:
- 9781598744811
- author:
- Hein, George E.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Left Coast Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 230
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
George E. Hein explores the work and philosophy of John Dewey and his impact on museum education in this thought-provoking study.
The author traces current practice in museum education to Dewey's early 20th-century ideas about education, democracy, and progress toward improving society, providing a rare history of museum education as a profession. Hein highlights the progressive individuals and institutions that followed Dewey in developing the foundations for experiential learning, considered best practice today.
Hein demonstrates a parallel between contemporary theories about education and socio-political progress, highlighting the significance of museums in sustaining and advancing a democratic society.
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