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OverviewPalaeontological material within collections is increasingly becoming a unique resource, as pressure on geological sites for building or landfill increases, or palaeontological sites become overworked. It is important that the palaeontological collection is seen as a resource of equal value to those of the arts, and as such is maintained cared for and conserved as such. This book provides the basic information necessary for the care and conservation of palaeontological materials. Paleontological materials present a wide range of problems to the conservator; from the organic composition of sub-fossil and mummified materials, to the problems of mounting media associated with SEM stubs and slides commonly associated with palaeontological materials, to the problems of inorganic materials such as microfossils, palaeobotanical materials and supporting shale and other matrixes. This book, for the first time, provides essential information for conservators and other workers of the mechanisms of deterioration of palaeontological materials, resins, adhesive and consolidants that have been used on geological material in the past, and suggests methods of passive control and treatment of deteriorating material. Written by conservators, geological technicians and academic geologists, the book discusses the variety of different approaches to the care and conservation of palaeontological objects which reflects the differing use of the materials within collections. As such the book will be of use to anybody working with palaeontological materials, particularly those involved in the care and conservation of palaeontological objects and collections. The book concentrates on the science behind the field and encourages a more conservation orientated approach to these materials, which is new to most palaeontologists. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Chris CollinsPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Architectural Press Dimensions: Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.558kg ISBN: 9780750617420ISBN 10: 075061742 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 01 January 1995 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsDevelopment of treatments, Documentation of palaeontological material, Conservation documentation, Microfossils, Palaeobotanical material, Fossil resins and lignitic material, Shale and other mudrocks, Sub-fossil bone, Human mummified specimens, Preparation and cleaning, Acid preparation, SEM stubs and other mounting media, Storage and transport.Reviews'.. this book is a useful introduction to the field of paleontological material conservation and the extensive bibliography provided in most chapters is a vaulable reference source. Hopefully this volume will also serve to improve communication with other conservation fields.' Studies in Conservation, October 1996 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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