Protecting Historic Architecture And Museum Collections From Natural Disasters

Author : Barclay G. Jones
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 573 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781483278278

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Protecting Historic Architecture and Museum Collections from Natural Disasters by Barclay G. Jones Pdf

Protecting Historic Architecture and Museum Collections from Natural Disasters serves as a useful guide for professionals engaged in the preservation of cultural heritage, whether structures or artifacts. This book discusses how to prevent losses to the cultural heritage of structures and artifacts through more knowledgeable protection, prevention, and emergency response. Organized into six sections encompassing 26 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the mechanisms for preserving and protecting the heritage. This text then examines the threats of destruction by the natural elements such as decay, air pollution, subsidence, and other forms of attrition. Other chapters consider the social functional and economic values of the buildings and museum objects. This book discusses as well the natural disaster policies within a society. The final chapter deals with the enlistment of the private sector in dealing with catastrophes rising out of fire, earthquake, flood, and other natural disasters. This book is a valuable resource for conservation specialists, archivists, private collectors, dealers, curators, and librarians.

Author : Simon J. Knell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351962896

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A Bibliography of Museum Studies by Simon J. Knell Pdf

A comprehensive bibliographic reference for students and others wishing to investigate the contemporary literature on museums and collections. The references are systematically arranged into sections including collections management, communication and exhibitions, museum education, material culture, the museums profession and museum management. Compiled from the research and teaching materials of the Department of Museum Studies at the University of Leicester it provides an essential resource for anyone studying, or working in, museums. Containing more than 4,000 references, this new bibliography provides ready access to the literature whether you are developing a disaster plan or visitor survey, or studying the history of museum education.

Author : Bernard Feilden
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2007-06-07
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781136415296

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Conservation of Historic Buildings by Bernard Feilden Pdf

Since its publication in 1982 Sir Bernard Feilden's Conservation of Historic Buildings has become the standard text for architects and others involved in the conservation of historic structures. Leading practitioners around the world have praised the book as being the most significant single volume on the subject to be published. This third edition revises and updates a classic book, including completely new sections on conservation of Modern Movement buildings and non-destructive investigation. The result of the lifetime's experience of one of the world's leading architectural conservators, the book comprehensively surveys the fundamental principles of conservation in their application to historic buildings, and provides the basic information needed by architects, engineers and surveyors for the solution of problems of architectural conservation in almost every climatic region of the world. This edition is organized into three complementary parts: in the first the structure of buildings is dealt with in detail; the second focuses attention on the causes of decay and the materials they affect; and the third considers the practical role of the architect involved in conservation and rehabilitation. As well as being essential reading for architects and others concerned with conservation, many lay people with various kinds of responsibility for historic buildings will find this clearly written, jargon-free work a fruitful source of guidance and information.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Museum conservation methods
ISBN : IND:30000035452980

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Conserve O Gram by Anonim Pdf

Author : Sherry Butcher-Younghans
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1996-02-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780195355505

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Historic House Museums by Sherry Butcher-Younghans Pdf

Historic house museums can be found in nearly every city in the United States and Canada. These are the homes of the earliest settlers, statesmen, frontiersmen, great writers, artists, architects, and industrial magnates. These are the places, carefully saved and preserved, that represent a cultural heritage. Despite their popularity, it is not uncommon to find museums that are in poor repair, their collections neglected and their staffs grossly overworked. Many are run by well-meaning and hard-working volunteers who have little or no professional training. Often they survive on shoestring budgets and are able to present only limited programs. Serving both as a hands-on guide and reference, this book examines these problems, offering practical advice and solutions which can be easily implemented. Its useful "lessons" include governance, where to find help, care of collections, conservation, security, and interpretation--all designed to increase the professionalism of the historic house museum.

Author : Simon Knell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2005-11-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781134830459

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Care of Collections by Simon Knell Pdf

This volume provides a practical guide to all aspects of collections care including conservation practice, the monitoring of control of light, relative humidity and atmospheric pollution, biological infestation and disaster planning.

Author : Paisley S. Cato,Clyde Jones
Publisher : Texas Tech University Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0896722406

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Natural History Museums by Paisley S. Cato,Clyde Jones Pdf

All persons involved with natural history museums--from administrators to exhibit designers--will find this work useful. The chapters in the volume provide a general overview as well as address specific topics concerning the roles and functions of natural history museums. Topics in this survey include conservation, care, use, management, and preservation of collections; the role of exhibits and other educational materials, as well as ideas and guidelines for some exciting new approaches for this facet of natural history museums; and, in addition, useful information about possible sources of funding for natural history museums.

Author : Sir Bernard M. Feilden
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1987-10-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780892361281

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Between Two Earthquakes by Sir Bernard M. Feilden Pdf

This handbook addresses three areas of concern for the museum administrator concerning the protection of historic buildings, monuments, and archaeological sites located in seismic areas. It proposes pre-disaster measures such as taking accurate and complete documentation (photogrammetry is discussed in one of the 13 appendixes), risk awareness, planning, maintenance and inspections, etc. Second, when an earthquake strikes, the immediate emergency steps necessary to protect life and property are indicated; and after the earthquake, the strengthening of valuable cultural property (based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, also in an appendix) should be included in the general program of prevention maintenance along with the repairs discussed in detail applicable to each architectural element, and to the site as a whole.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : U.S. Government Printing Office
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Architecture
ISBN : MINN:31951D014124273

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Historic Lighthouse Preservation Handbook by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gary Edson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2005-09-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134773954

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Museum Ethics by Gary Edson Pdf

A number of developments in the museum movement during the last few years have forced museums to give greater attention to ethical issues. Members of a profession are increasingly regarded constituting an ethical community. Every person with such a community must have a sense of personal obligation as well as a responsibilty for others to assure ethical achievement. This volume firmly places notions of ethics in the field of action. Museum Ethics considers the theoretical and practical elements of the philosophy of conduct in relation to critical contemporaty issues and museums. This discussion encompasses the procurement of artifacts, the rights of indigenous peoples, repatriation, the politics of display, the conservation of objects and the role of education, as well as the day-to-day management of a museum. All persons active in museum matters, whether custodian, curator, or trustee have an ethical obligation to the museum profession and the public. This volume will allow the professional and student to work towards a more responsible and responsive museum community.

Author : United States. National Park Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 966 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Museum registration methods
ISBN : MINN:31951003042336M

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Museum Handbook by United States. National Park Service Pdf

Author : Carl L. Nelson
Publisher : Preservation Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015024957618

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Protecting the Past from Natural Disasters by Carl L. Nelson Pdf

Studies the effects of Hurricane Hugo and the Loma Prieta Earthquake on historic buildings, including those in Charleston.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2001-09
Category : Disaster relief
ISBN : 0756726204

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Holistic Disaster Recovery by Anonim Pdf

This is an all-purpose handbook on how to build sustainability into a community during the recovery period after a disaster. It has background information, practical descriptions, and ideas about what sustainability is, why it is a good for a community, and how it can be applied during disaster recovery to help create a better community. The book is intended to be used by local officials, staff, activists, and the disaster recovery experts who help the community during disaster recovery -- including state planners, emergency management professionals, mitigation specialists, and others. It is geared mainly toward small to medium-sized communities.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Board on Natural Disasters,Committee on Natural Disasters
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1994-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309044752

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Hurricane Hugo, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Charleston, South Carolina, September 17-22, 1989 by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Board on Natural Disasters,Committee on Natural Disasters Pdf

This volume provides an account of the 1989 Hurricane Hugo for historical purposes, evaluates the physical phenomena involved and the performance of structures and systems, and identifies and recommends cases where an in-depth study would improve our ability to analyze and forecast such failures.

Author : Rohit Jigyasu,Ksenia Chmutina
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781003815518

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Routledge Handbook on Cultural Heritage and Disaster Risk Management by Rohit Jigyasu,Ksenia Chmutina Pdf

This Handbook provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary overview of the intersections between cultural heritage and disaster risks. It serves as a defining reference, presenting the key concepts and policy arena that disaster risk management and cultural heritage currently operate. With 22 contributions from leading scholars and practitioners in the field, chapters explore the various contexts for cultural heritage and disaster risk management, illustrated through case studies from around the world. The Handbook is organised into 4 parts: Part 1 includes Disaster Risk Management and Cultural Heritage, Part 2 helps to Understanding the context, Part 3 focuses on the challenges and Part 4 delves deep into the future prospects. This Handbook provides insights a wide range of topics and themes, such as climate change, conflict, urbanisation, the role of community, and examines the relationships with a range of sectors such as governance and policy, finance, infrastructure, shelter, and urban planning. It also presents critiques on issues that are often taken for granted, including technocratic approaches, nature/culture binary, the romanticisation of traditional knowledges and the role of recovery and reconstruction. Insights into the future are also presented, and the Handbook concludes with a detailed agenda of proposed action to be taken in the field. Offering critical reflections on the topic, this book caters to students, researchers, professionals, and policy makers in the fields of disaster studies, cultural studies, heritage studies, conservation and geography.