Risk Assessment for Object Conservation

<p>'Risk Assessment for Object Conservation' reflects Dr Jonathan Ashley-Smith's personal interests and views in areas including materials science the ethics of restoration the costs of conservation and the philosophy of museums. <br><br><br><br> This valuable book explains the mechanisms of deterioration of museum artifacts quantifying the probability that damage will occur and estimating the rate of progress when it does. <br><br>The principles outlined and the information provided will form a foundation for cost-benefit analysis of conservation proposals. Dr Ashley-Smith also gives comprehensive explanations of scientific of mathematical material to take into consideration the readers who have no background in these areas alongside a basic introduction. The structure of the book provides a logical progression through tools concepts information and examples. This is a must-have purchase for all conservators curators and administrators of historic artifacts at both student and professional level.</p>