Heritage Microbiology and Science: Microbes, Monuments and Maritime Materials

Heritage Microbiology and Science: Microbes, Monuments and Maritime Materials
by Eric May (Editor), Mark Jones (Editor), Julian Mitchell (Editor)

Product Details
* Hardcover: 383 pages
* Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry; 1 edition (October 15, 2008)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0854041419

Book Description
Heritage Science is currently emerging as a discipline and this book forms a comprehensive volume that addresses key topical areas of heritage science and discusses the threats to a wide range of heritage materials and monuments by biological and chemical agents of decay. It provides up-to-date information on subjects covering the component field of heritage microbiology, molecular and chemical analytical techniques, and the mechanisms of degradation and deterioration of historic ships and buildings. Extensive emphasis is placed on case studies and there is a valuable section on historic ships covering the preservation of HMS Victory, Brunel’s ss Great Britain, the Vasa and the Mary Rose. This book provides an indispensable guide and reference source for those working in all areas of historical conservation, biodeterioration, microbiology and materials science.

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