Lives of Museum Junkies, Second Edition

Marilynne Eichinger

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English

Marilynne Eichinger
02 November 2020

The Arts: General & Reference; Education; Science: general issues; Health & Self-Help; Travel & Lifestyle

The second edition of Lives of Museum Junkies brings a behind the science look at science centers up to date with the confusion, fears, and budget constraints caused by COVID-19. By peering into the political and educational climate of the 1960s readers discover factors that propelled the hands-on education movement into prominence. Follow the missteps and breakthroughs of Marilynne Eichinger and 11 other naive but dedicated museum directors, board volunteers, and National Science Foundation managers as they strove to change the way science was taught. Their oft humorous stories are revealed with candor and clarity. Responding to the latest research in learning and child development, they created engaging, self-teaching displays that impacted the landscape of 2,900 centers worldwide while serving 98 million people in the U.S. Through the centers have evolvde with increased virtual offerings, there remain concerns that one-third of these centers will have to close their doors.

By: Marilynne Eichinger
Imprint: Marilynne Eichinger
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 549g
ISBN: 9780999892220
ISBN 10: 0999892223
Pages: 376
Publication Date: 02 November 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Founder and first director of Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing, Michigan, Marilynne Eichinger went on to become president of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, one of the nation's oldest and most renowned museums dedicated to interactive learning. In 1955, with the assistance of 22 national museums, she founded the Museum Tour Catalog, bringing educational materials and toys to over 2 million households. Now retired, Eichinger authored several non-fiction books and is completing an her first action packed novel. Eichinger paints profusely when not speaking at national gatherings or enjoying time with familiy.

Reviews for Lives of Museum Junkies, Second Edition

"""What the book does so effectively is not only discuss the appeal and behind-the-scenes activity of interactive science museums but also place them in a larger political and educational context. The best passages of the book focus on the relationship between interactive learning and a more traditional public school education. "" Manhattan Book Review ""Picture a museum in your mind Did you imagine exhibits, roped-off bits and bobs from history meant to inspire, amaze, and educate, but always out of reach? Even today, this idea of the museum as the look-but-don't-touch institution persists. But there is another way. For decades, hands-on education has sought to break down the barriers between exhibits and visitors, allowing interested minds of all ages the opportunity to interact with exhibits, to learn firsthand by experiencing scientific principles in action. And Lives of Museum Junkies chronicles the long journey behind bringing science and museums to your fingertips."" San Francisco Book Review"