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For more than ten years, the Science for Conservators Series have been the key basic texts for conservators throughout the world. Scientific concepts are basic to 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 backgound to their work. The prime reason for the books' continuing success is that they clarify often complex ideas, without distortion or over-simplification. They are essential basic textbooks for all conservators in training, and as such are in use throughout the world. Now part of the Heritage: Care-Preservation-Management handbook programme, these volumes in the collection have now been provided with carefully selected bibliographies and reading lists, to bring the student into contact with the most recent work in the field. Further volumes are in preparation.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #226919 in Books
• Published on: 1992-05-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 140 pages

From the Back Cover
Scientific concepts are fundamental to the conservation of artefacts of every type, yet many conservators have little or no scientific training. For over a decade the Science for Conservators volumes have helped to bridge this gap. These introductory volumes provide essential up-to-date guides for non-scientists, outlining the basic theoretical background to their work and offering a regularly updated bibliography.