Stone Conservation: An Overview of Current Research (Research in Conservation Technical Report Series) - Softcover

Price, C.A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0892363894 ISBN 13: 9780892363896

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1996

Synopsis

This volume offers an in-depth critical appraisal of the status of stone conservation research today, identifying areas of strength and weakness in the field as a whole. C.A. Price, a noted British archaeological conservation scientist, discusses recent research on the causes of stone decay as well as current preventive measures, assessment tools, and treatment durability. He also reviews current research on methods of evaluating the effectiveness of these methodologies and treatments. The book includes a comprehensive survey of the literature, draws from conversations with professionals in the field, and provides recommendations for increasing the effectiveness of research, including the improvement of training, symposia, research programs, and the establishment of conservation policy.

About this title

About the Author

Eric Doehne is a scientist at the Getty Conservation Institute. Clifford A. Price is emeritus professor of archaeological conservation at University College London.

Review

"Dr. Doehne and Dr. Price have devoted their scientific careers to the study of stone deterioration and its conservation at the applied end of the business: between laboratories and museums, buildings and archaeological sites.  Their international literature search and summary review is of paramount importance to practitioners and includes hard messages for the scientists of tomorrow.  The Getty Conservation Institute is to be praised for enlightening this important field." —John A. Fidler, Staff Consultant - Preservation Technology, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0892363894
• ISBN 13: 9780892363896
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 88