Idea Colliders: The Future of Science Museums by Michael John Gorman (English) P

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Idea Colliders by Michael John Gorman "An exploration of where the science museum is headed in the 21st century--from the traditional curiosity exposition of 19th century to contemporary hybrid/interactive models"-- FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A provocative call for the transformation of science museums into "idea colliders" that spark creative collaborations and connections.A provocative call for the transformation of science museums into "idea colliders" that spark creative collaborations and connections.Todays science museums descend from the Kunst-und Wunderkammern of the Renaissance-collectors private cabinets of curiosities-through the Crystal Palace exhibition of 1851 to todays "interactive" exhibits promising educational fun. In this book, Michael John Gorman issues a provocative call for the transformation of science museums and science centers from institutions dedicated to the transmission of cultural capital to dynamic "idea colliders" that spark creative collaborations and connections. This new kind of science museum would not stage structured tableaux of science facts but would draw scientists into conversation with artists, designers, policymakers, and the public. Rather than insulating visitors from each other with apps and audio guides, the science museum would consider each visitor a resource, bringing questions, ideas, and experiences from a unique perspective.Gorman, founder of the trailblazing Science Gallery, describes three scenarios for science museums of the future-the Megamuseum Mall, "the Cirque de Soleil of the science museum world"; the Cloud Chamber, a local space for conversations and co-creation; and the invisible museum, digital device-driven informal science learning. He discusses hybrids that experiment with science and art and science galleries that engage with current research, encouraging connection, participation and surprise. Finally, he identifies ten key shifts in the evolution of science museums, including those from large to small, from interactive to participatory, from enclosed to porous, and from subject-specific to cross-disciplinary. Author Biography Michael John Gorman is Founding Director of BIOTOPIA Naturkundemuseum Bayern and Professor of Life Sciences in Society at Ludwig Maximilians University Munich. He was founder and CEO of Science Gallery International and Founding Director of Science Gallery at Trinity College Dublin. Table of Contents AcknowledgementsChapter 1: The Edge EffectChapter 2: Three tales from the futureChapter 3. Rise of the HybridsChapter 4: Safe Sex in the Academic Realm: The Science Gallery ExperimentWINDOWS: Ten Shifts: Redefining Cultural InstitutionsChapter 5: The Biological TurnChapter 6: Piercing the Filter Bubble: Science museums and Social CapitalChapter 7: From Incubators to Idea CollidersEndnotes Review "Idea Colliders is a great read and full of inspiration — a catalogue of cool ideas, with snappy phrases to help persuade our institutional masters of the need for brave funding that looks beyond immediately measurable impact." — Public Understanding of Science Promotional A provocative call for the transformation of science museums into "idea colliders" that spark creative collaborations and connections. Review Quote " Idea Colliders is a great read and full of inspiration -- a catalogue of cool ideas, with snappy phrases to help persuade our institutional masters of the need for brave funding that looks beyond immediately measurable impact." -- Public Understanding of Science Promotional "Headline" A provocative call for the transformation of science museums into "idea colliders" that spark creative collaborations and connections. Details ISBN0262539241 Author Michael John Gorman Short Title Idea Colliders Series MetaLAB Projects Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 0262539241 ISBN-13 9780262539241 Format Paperback Subtitle The Future of Science Museums Pages 184 Publication Date 2020-09-15 UK Release Date 2020-09-15 Imprint MIT Press Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2020-09-15 NZ Release Date 2020-09-15 US Release Date 2020-09-15 Publisher MIT Press Ltd DEWEY 507.4 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:145103901;

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