Inspiring Visitor Action in Museums: Examining the Social Diffusion of Ideas,

July 1st, 2007 | RESEARCH

This article offers new research to the discussion about the role of museums in the context of changing society. The authors hoped to add to the community discourse by sharing how they promoted and recognized visitor action in their museums. The article examines the Social Diffusion of Ideas by John Fraser, the COURAGE project by Tom Hanchett, and Time's Running Out - Act Now by Jon Deuel and Jenny Sayre Ramberg.

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Jon Deuel, Author, Monterey Bay Aquarium
Jenny Sayre Ramberg, Author, Monterey Bay Aquarium
John Fraser, Author, Wildlife Conservation Society
Tom Hanchett, Author, Levine Museum of the New South

Citation

Publication: Exhibitionist
Volume: 26
Number: 2
Page(s): 20

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Audience: Evaluators | General Public | Museum | ISE Professionals
Discipline: Ecology | forestry | agriculture | Education and learning science | Geoscience and geography | History | policy | law | Life science | Social science and psychology
Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article | Research Products
Environment Type: Aquarium and Zoo Exhibits | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits