`... A thorough scrutiny has left me in no doubt as to the significant worth of this publication to all interested in this demanding and little known area of design... I commend this book to all designers and other interested parties who are involved in any form of exhibition design and to all whose interests are concerned with exhibition material for educational purposes.' - - British Thornton
`... this book is an excellent starting point for the exhibition designer. It provides a broad foundation on which essential personal experience can be constructed.' - - Programmed Learning and Educational Technology
`An essential reference source and guide for anyone seriously concerned with setting up or improving a museum.' - Review of first edition by Richard Gregory, New Scientist
Preface to first edition; Preface to second edition; Acknowledgments Introduction The general framework Psychological and educational aspects of exhibition design Planning the work The exhibition team Organising the intellectual content Laying out the exhibition The individual exhibits Choosing media and their modes of use Disabled visitors Conservation The specification Scheduling, monitoring and controlling exhibit production Improving the performance Evaluation: its nature, limitations and dangers Designing and carrying out the evaluation study Replacement and renewal Glossary; Bibliography; Index
Alt, M. B.; Gosling, D. C.; Miles, Dr R S; Miles, R. S.