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OverviewPlastic objects are included more than ever in museums and galleries collections these days, but these items can start to deteriorate when they a just a few years old. In this book Yvonne Shashoua provides the essential knowledge needed to keep plastic pieces in the best possible condition so that they can continue to be enjoyed for many years. The historical development of plastics, as well as the technology, their physical and chemical properties, identification, degradation and conservation are all clearly and concisely covered within this single volume, making it an invaluable reference for the increasing number of conservators and curators that are encountering plastics in their day to day work. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Yvonne ShashouaPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.580kg ISBN: 9780367606305ISBN 10: 0367606305 Pages: 300 Publication Date: 30 June 2020 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction; Plastics in heritage collections; Historical development of plastics; Technology of plastics production; Properties of plastics; Identification of plastics; Deterioration of plastics; Conservation of plastics; The future of conservation of plastics; Bibliography; IndexReviewsAuthor InformationYvonne Shashoua Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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