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Thriving in the Knowledge Age
Falk, John H.; Sheppard, Beverly K.
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Description for Thriving in the Knowledge Age
Hardback. Thriving in the Knowledge age provides an entirely new way of envisioning the business model for your cultural institution. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: KJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 549.
In Thriving in the Knowledge Age, John Falk and Beverly Sheppard argue that museums require a radically new business model to survive the transition into the knowledge age. Only by shifting towards more personalized and community-based learning experiences can museums reverse the declining attendance figures of the twenty-first century. Written to provide clear answers to fundamental questions about the purpose and goals of the museum of the future, this visionary book is a must-have for museum professionals and trustees.
In Thriving in the Knowledge Age, John Falk and Beverly Sheppard argue that museums require a radically new business model to survive the transition into the knowledge age. Only by shifting towards more personalized and community-based learning experiences can museums reverse the declining attendance figures of the twenty-first century. Written to provide clear answers to fundamental questions about the purpose and goals of the museum of the future, this visionary book is a must-have for museum professionals and trustees.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
California, United States
ISBN
9780759107571
SKU
V9780759107571
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99-15
About Falk, John H.; Sheppard, Beverly K.
John Falk is internationally known for his investigations and writings about free-choice learning including Learning from Museums (AltaMira Press, 2000) and Lessons without Limit: How Free-Choice Learning is Transforming Education (AltaMira Press, 2002). Prior to founding and directing the Institute for Learning Innovation, he held several senior positions at the Smithsonian Institution including Director, Smithsonian Office of Educational Research and ... Read more
Reviews for Thriving in the Knowledge Age
A most valuable read for those concerned about America's museums and cultural institutions, willing to confront realities, and uncertain what to do, and for those adventuring beyond traditional fundamentals of the model. Falk and Sheppard will challenge your thinking and give you ideas galore.
Frederick T. Miller, President, The Chatham Group John Falk and Beverly Sheppard are two of ... Read more
Frederick T. Miller, President, The Chatham Group John Falk and Beverly Sheppard are two of ... Read more