{"product_id":"heritage-weathering-and-conservation-two-volume-set-9780415412728","title":"Heritage, Weathering and Conservation, Two Volume Set","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conservation of cultural heritage is a major commitment for all countries around the world, since it is a complex task and a matter of great responsibility. Amongst other sectors of society, science has a contribution to make to heritage preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeritage, Weathering and Conservation, Two Volume Set\u003c\/em\u003e is the result of the international conference 'Heritage, Weathering and Conservation' (HWC2006), held in Madrid, Spain in 2006. It brought together prominent scientists and professionals from a variety of disciplines who have been active in the field and have raised the profile of heritage preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main aspects addressed at this conference were those related to the causes of decay of cultural materials (stone, ceramics, metals, paintings, mortars, timber, adobes, etc.); the characterization of their properties and the assessment of analytical techniques for their study, with a focus on non-destructive techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the studies stress the importance of salt crystallization, atmospheric pollution, and biodeterioration, and relate these specific factors to decay. A variety of case studies are included, as well as an examination of policies and management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will be useful to professionals and scientists working in a variety of fields related to heritage: geologists, geographers, chemists, physicists, biologists, architects, engineers, restorers, historians, archaeologists, policy makers, and the general public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605993111788,"sku":"9780415412728","price":764.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415412728-heritage-weathering-and-conservation-two-volume-set.jpg?v=1778145182","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/heritage-weathering-and-conservation-two-volume-set-9780415412728","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}