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In a world of changing values and perspective, professional museum folk are not alone in endeavouring to adapt their outlook and methods to the new conditions now prevalent. They are aware that they have a distinct niche in any community ; but they are not so sure of their distinctive message to that community. In these circumstances, many will readily turn to a book with the alluring title of "The Museum" and a sub-title "Its History and its Tasks in Education". Broadly speaking, it is felt that they will be disappointed, for the book does not contain the ready answer to museum problems. On the other hand, many will be intrigued by some statements of the author and given much food for thought and practical experiment by some of her other remarks.
The Museum
Its History and its Tasks in Education. By Dr. Alma S. Wittlin. (International Library of Sociology and Social Reconstruction.) Pp. xv + 297 + 24 plates. (London : Routledge and Kegan Paul, Ltd., 1949.) 25s. net.
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WALLIS, F. The Museum. Nature 164, 335 (1949). https://doi.org/10.1038/164335a0
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