Libraries, archives, and museums: an introduction to cultural heritage institutions through the ages

Abstract

"This work provides a thorough background for students and professionals in the fields of library, archives, and museum resource management, preservation, and administration."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents

The Ancient World / Suzanne M. Stauffer -- Classical Antiquity (ca. 1600 BCE-ca. 500 CE) / Sebastian Modrow -- The Middle Ages (395-1453) / Brian Shetler -- The Influence of the Muslim World on the West (610-1299) / Suzanne M. Stauffer -- Muslim Spain (Al-Andalus) (711-1492) / Suzanne M. Stauffer -- The Influence of China on the West (618-1892) / Junli Diao -- The Renaissance (1300-1600) / Dee Anna Phares -- The Reformation (1517-1685) / Keli Rylance -- The Enlightenment (1685-1815) / Emily Spunaugle & Megan Peiser -- 19th Century Libraries / Katherine Wisser -- 19th Century Archives / Derek O'Leary, Elise Garritzen -- 19th Century Museums / John Simmons -- 20th Century Libraries / Suzanne M. Stauffer -- 20th Century Archives / Karen Gracy -- 20th Century Museums / Laura-Edyth Coleman, Heather McLaughlin -- LAMS in the 21stCentury / Cecilia Salvatore.