Of Microbes and Art - The Role of Microbial Communities in the Degradation and Protection of Cultural Heritage (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000)

Microbial defacement and degradation of artistic or historic artifacts is a worldwide problem affecting all countries regardless of their history, geographical location, or economic conditions. This is the first comprehensive study of the role of microbial colonization on the degradation of different cultural artifacts (from buildings to books, wall paintings, textiles, sculptures and glass) and of the investigations into the compounds utilized to control microbial invasion. The book focuses on three main areas: the identification of the microorganisms which cause structural damage; methods to reduce or prevent microbial colonization and damage; and the use of microorganisms for the protection and bioremediation of cultural artifacts.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2012
First published:	2000
Editors:	Orio Ciferri • Piero Tiano • Giorgio Mastromei
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	250
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
ISBN-13:	978-1-4613-6904-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Mineralogy > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > General
LSN:	1-4613-6904-5
Barcode:	9781461369042

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