Caple, Chris
Conservation Skills for the 21st Century: Judgement, Method, and Decision-Making
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367443320
- author:
- Caple, Chris
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- Spanish
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 298
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 17 x 1.7 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Archaeology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Conservation Skills for the 21st Century provides a comprehensive overview of current issues in conservation, allowing readers to develop a holistic understanding of the subject. This updated volume covers the basics of conservation, including its importance and history, as well as the development of judgement in conservation students and professionals. The book explores recent developments and new technologies in conservation processes, addressing topics such as conservation ethics, recording and documentation, and the treatment of working and socially active objects. Detailed case studies are used to illustrate key considerations and decision-making processes in conservation treatments. With a clear and accessible style, this book remains essential reading for student conservators and professionals worldwide. By covering a wide range of conservation disciplines, Conservation Skills for the 21st Century provides a valuable resource for those working in the field, from students to experienced practitioners.