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Protecting Historic Architecture and Museum Collections from Natural Disasters

Author : Barclay G. Jones
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1483278271
Total Pages : 572 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (832 download)

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Download or read book Protecting Historic Architecture and Museum Collections from Natural Disasters written by Barclay G. Jones and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

A Bibliography of Museum Studies

Author : Simon J. Knell
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351962892
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (519 download)

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Download or read book A Bibliography of Museum Studies written by Simon J. Knell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-12-05 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Conservation of Historic Buildings

Author : Bernard Feilden
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136415297
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (364 download)

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Download or read book Conservation of Historic Buildings written by Bernard Feilden and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-06-07 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Conserve O Gram

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Conserve O Gram written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Historic House Museums

Author : Sherry Butcher-Younghans
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195355504
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book Historic House Museums written by Sherry Butcher-Younghans and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1996-02-08 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Care of Collections

Author : Simon Knell
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134830459
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book Care of Collections written by Simon Knell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-11-04 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Natural History Museums

Author : Paisley S. Cato
Publisher : Texas Tech University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780896722408
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (224 download)

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Download or read book Natural History Museums written by Paisley S. Cato and published by Texas Tech University Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Between Two Earthquakes

Author : Sir Bernard M. Feilden
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 089236128X
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (923 download)

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Download or read book Between Two Earthquakes written by Sir Bernard M. Feilden and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 1987-10-01 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Historic Lighthouse Preservation Handbook

Author :
Publisher : U.S. Government Printing Office
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Historic Lighthouse Preservation Handbook written by and published by U.S. Government Printing Office. This book was released on 1997 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Protecting the Past from Natural Disasters

Author : Carl L. Nelson
Publisher : Preservation Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Protecting the Past from Natural Disasters written by Carl L. Nelson and published by Preservation Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studies the effects of Hurricane Hugo and the Loma Prieta Earthquake on historic buildings, including those in Charleston.

Museum Ethics

Author : Gary Edson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134773951
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (347 download)

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Download or read book Museum Ethics written by Gary Edson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-09-27 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Museum Handbook

Author : United States. National Park Service
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 966 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Museum Handbook written by United States. National Park Service and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 966 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Collections in the Rain

Author : Kathryne Louise Larrivee
Publisher : ProQuest
ISBN 13 : 9780549812654
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (126 download)

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Download or read book Collections in the Rain written by Kathryne Louise Larrivee and published by ProQuest. This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Open air historic village museums are a unique type of museum. However, other than in the area of interpretation, there is very little general literature on this type of museum in the museum field. This leads one to question: are all open air historic village museums the same type of museum; can they be classified into different sub-categories; and what are the specific characteristics that could be used to classify these museums? Furthermore, many open air historic village museums face a lack of information when it comes to developing and putting into practice comprehensive maintenance and disaster plans. While the general topic of maintenance and disaster planning are documented, information on how to adapt them to a museum setting as immense as a historic village is almost non-existent. Many open air historic village museums do not have a maintenance plan for their historic structures, nor do they have a disaster plan for their museum. It is easy to view the historic structures on the museum as just "buildings." However, these structures are collection pieces and need to be cared for with the same level of maintenance and protection that any object within a museum's collection would receive. If these museums hope to continue as a viable type of museum in the future, research into the topic of what defines an open air historic village, as well as guidance on how to prepare a maintenance plan and a disaster plans for this type of museum is needed. This study serves as an initial dialogue that will hopefully open the door to further research into the field of open air historic village museums.

Holistic Disaster Recovery

Author :
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780756726201
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (262 download)

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Download or read book Holistic Disaster Recovery written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2001-09 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Historic Preservation

Author : Michael A. Tomlan
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319049755
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Historic Preservation written by Michael A. Tomlan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-11-21 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This well-illustrated book offers an up-to-date synthesis of the field of historic preservation, cast as a social campaign concerned with the condition, treatment and use of the legacy of existing properties in the United States. Drawing on a wide range of research, experience and scholarship over the last fifty years, it allows us to re-think past and current ideas in preservation, challenging readers to explore how their own interests lie within the cognitive framework of the activities taking place with people who care. “Who” is involved is explored first, in such a way as to explore “why”, before examining “what” is deemed important. After that the questions of “when” and “how” to proceed are given attention. The major topics are introduced in an historical review through the mid-1980s, after which the broad intellectual basis and fundamental legal framework is provided. The economic shifts associated with major demographic changes are explored, in tandem with responses of the preservation community. A chapter is dedicated to the financial challenges and sources of revenue available in typical preservation projects, and another chapter focuses on the manner in which seeing, recording, and interpreting information provides the context for an appropriate vision for the future. In this regard, it is made clear that not all “green” design alternatives are preservation-sensitive. The advocacy battles during the last few decades provide a number of short stories of the ethical battles regarding below-ground and above ground historic resources, and the eighth chapter attempts to explain why religion has been long held at arm’s length in publicly-supported preservation efforts, when in fact, it holds more potential to regenerate existing sites than any governmental program.

Routledge Handbook on Cultural Heritage and Disaster Risk Management

Author : Rohit Jigyasu
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1003815510
Total Pages : 459 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Routledge Handbook on Cultural Heritage and Disaster Risk Management written by Rohit Jigyasu and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-12-27 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Hurricane Hugo, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Charleston, South Carolina, September 17-22, 1989

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309044758
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Hurricane Hugo, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Charleston, South Carolina, September 17-22, 1989 written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1994-02-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.