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Yale University Press - William Hunter and the Anatomy of the Modern Museum

Name: Yale University Press - William Hunter and the Anatomy of the Modern Museum
Brand: Yale University Press
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Explore the history of scientific collecting with William Hunter and the Anatomy of the Modern Museum. Published by Yale University Press, this book accompanies a major exhibition organized by the Hunterian at the University of Glasgow in collaboration with the Yale Center for British Art. It marks the 2018 tercentenary of Dr. William Hunter, the Scottish-born obstetrician and anatomist. This work represents the first assessment in 150 years regarding how Hunter's personal collections helped shape the modern museum as a public institution. Through detailed essays, readers learn how Hunter gathered his specimens to serve as a primary source of knowledge. It is an essential resource for students and professionals interested in the history of anatomy, the evolution of museums, and the legacy of one of the most significant collectors in history.

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Covers the groundbreaking exhibition organized by the Hunterian at the University of Glasgow and the Yale Center for British Art.

Provides the first assessment in 150 years of the impact made by Dr. William Hunter on modern museum development.

Includes scholarly essays that examine how Hunter's collections were used as vital sources of knowledge.

Offers a deep look into the life of the Scottish-born obstetrician, anatomist, and collector Dr. William Hunter.

Authored by Yale University Press, ensuring high academic standards for collectors and historians.

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Brand: Yale University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0300236654
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Exhibition & Collection Catalogs > Museums
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 September 2018
Listed Since: 12 March 2018

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