Conserving Collections Environmental Principles and Methods

Bringing together a wealth of technical information in one accessible volume, this book acts as a key "primer" on the theory and practice of preventive conservation, focusing in particular on the issues of pollution, lighting, temperature, and relative humidity. Having introduced the main concepts and terminology, the author outlines the characteristics and rationale for current methodologies, identifies deteriorating effects and mitigation measures, and summarizes recent research within each discipline. Case studies are included that demonstrate applications of preventive theory to actual practice. Each section of the book has been reviewed by technical experts, practicing conservators, and other conservators involved in graduate training. This will be a valuable text for conservation students and a resource for practitioners who cannot accept practical recommendations without understanding their scientific and historical basis.Pearlstein, Ellen J. is the author of 'Conserving Collections Environmental Principles and Methods', published 2007 under ISBN 9781844073610 and ISBN 1844073610.