As a social science, the field of museum studies is a new domain. A comparatively recent field, it is sometimes placed under Cultural Studies. It represents a domain that is carving out a space albeit slowly as witnessed within the last two decades. Museum Studies though recent, in university programs, is more advanced in western universities that offer it, unlike in the developing countries. One of the main aims for undertaking this work was to explore and investigate the forces affecting museum practice , explore key areas of interest for,researchers, policy makers and professionals of...