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  • Materials for Conservationby C V Horie

    Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 90.00

    Materials in Conservation is the definitive introduction to the properties of materials used in conservation. The continual struggle of conservators to ameliorate the deterioration of objects has led to increasing use of synthetic polymers. These materials are part of the sophisticated technology that has been developed to augment and often replace... more...

  • Conservation Concernsby Konstanze Bachmann

    Smithsonian 2012; US$ 16.95

    Written in accessible, nontechnical language, this book's twenty-three essays provide invaluable conservation guidelines for a variety of materials and media. Focusing also on proper storage techniques and environmental control, contributors offer information on emergency planning, disaster management, and identifying damages that may require professional... more...

  • Conservation of Leather and Related Materialsby Marion Kite; Roy Thomson

    Taylor and Francis 2005; US$ 130.00

    The conservation of skin, leather and related materials is an area that, until now, has had little representation by the written word in book form. Marion Kite and Roy Thomson, of the Leather Conservation Centre, have prepared a text which is both authoritative and comprehensive, including contributions from the leading specialists in their fields,... more...

  • Managing Conservation in Museumsby Suzanne Keene

    Taylor & Francis 2012; US$ 125.95

    Explaining and critically reviewing management procedures such as performance indicators and strategic planning, this book shows how techniques from mainstream management can be used to facilitate a holistic and professional approach to the business of conservation and collection preservation. It offers practical guidance on strategy, quantitative... more...

  • Conservation of Plasticsby Yvonne Shashoua

    Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 130.00

    Plastic objects are included more than ever in museums and galleries collections these days, but these items can start to deteriorate when they a just a few years old. In this book Yvonne Shashoua provides the essential knowledge needed to keep plastic pieces in the best possible condition so that they can continue to be enjoyed for many years. The... more...

  • Organic Chemistry of Museum Objectsby John Mills; Raymond White

    Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 112.00

    'The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects' makes available in a single volume, a survey of the chemical composition, properties and analysis of the whole range of organic materials incorporated into objects and artworks found in museum collections. The authors cover the fundamental chemistry of the bulk materials such as wood, paper, natural fibres... more...

  • Conservation Scienceby Eric May; Mark Jones; B. Des Barker

    Royal Society of Chemistry 2006; US$ 56.00

    Conservation of artefacts and heritage materials is an increasingly popular and fascinating area, spanning both historical and scientific disciplines. Materials come in many forms ranging from sunken ships to tapestries, from buildings to books. With this wide range of matrices and materials to analyse and preserve, an interdisciplinary approach is... more...

  • Contemporary Theory of Conservationby Salvador Munoz-Vinas

    Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 38.95

    Classical theories of conservation are well known in the heritage community, but in the last two decades thinking has shifted, and classical theory has faced increasing criticism. Contemporary Theory of Conservation brings together current ideas in conservation theory, presenting a structured, coherent analysis of the subject for the first time. This... more...

  • The Science For Conservators Series - Vol 2by Conservation Unit Museums and Galleries Commission

    Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 47.95

    For more than ten years, the Science for Conservators series has been the key basic texts for conservators throughout the world. Scientific concepts are basic ot the conservation of artefacts of every type, yet many conservators have little or no scientific training. These introductory volumes provide non-scientists with the essential theoretical... more...

  • Care of Collectionsby Simon Knell

    Taylor and Francis 1994; US$ 53.95

    Confronting contemporary issues in museum practice, this collection provides a practical guide to all aspects of collections care. Contributors cover a wide range of issues including:  conservation practice the monitoring and control of light  relative humidity and atmospheric pollution  packing, handling and transportation of collections... more...