'Risk Assessment for Object Conservation' reflects Dr Jonathan
Ashley-Smith's personal interests and views in areas including
materials science, the ethics of restoration, the costs of
conservation and the philosophy of museums. This valuable book
explains the mechanisms of deterioration of museum artifacts,
quantifying the probability that damage will occur and estimating
the rate of progress when it does. The principles outlined and the
information provided will form a foundation for cost-benefit
analysis of conservation proposals. Dr Ashley-Smith also gives
comprehensive explanations of scientific of mathematical material
to take into consideration the readers who have no background in
these areas, alongside a basic introduction. The structure of the
book provides a logical progression through tools, concepts
information and examples. This is a must-have purchase for all
conservators, curators and administrators of historic artifacts at
both student and professional level.
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