Title: Caring for the past :
Authors: Pye, Elizabeth.
Date: 2001
Publisher: James & James,
Physical description: 232 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language: English
LC classification: A
Contents: Archaeology, museums and the heritage industry: a context for conservatiuon -- Conservation examined -- The history of conservation -- The meaning of objects -- Change in materials and objects -- Issues in practice: assessment and decision -- Issues in practice: conservation procedures -- Work relations -- Development of conservation: professionalism, training, research -- Communicating conservation.
Subject headings (LCSH): Antiquities--Collection and preservation; Archaeological museums and collections.; Art objects--Conservation and restoration; Art--Conservation and restoration.; Material culture--Conservation and restoration.; Museum conservation methods.; Museums--Climatic factors.; Museums--Collection management.