Publisher's Synopsis
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.
