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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Bioterrorism and Infectious Agents: A New Dilemma for the 21st Century

Bioterrorism and Infectious Agents: A New Dilemma for the 21st Century (Emerging Infectious Diseases of the 21st Century)
by I.W. Fong (Editor), Kenneth Alibek (Editor)

Product Details
* Hardcover: 273 pages
* Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (August 9, 2005)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0387236848

Description
This volume in the series Emerging Infectious Diseases of the 21st Century provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive information available on bioterrorism agents such as:
Anthrax, smallpox, plague, and SARS
Vaccine development
New anti-viral drug development
Treatment and protection
Threat analysis and response
Biological and chemical agents
Compiled by two of the leading experts in the field, Bioterrorism and Infectious Agents provides the specialist and trainee in microbiology, infectious disease, infection control, and epidemiology with a concise, timely, and authoritative review of some of the most problematic infections of the new century. This volume will foster a better understanding of the issues and new ideas for preventing and controlling infectious diseases.

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