Description: Of Microbes and Art : The Role of Microbial Communities in the Degradation and Protection of Cultural Heritage, Paperback by Ciferri, Orio (EDT); Tiano, Piero (EDT); Mastromei, Giorgio (EDT), ISBN 1461369045, ISBN-13 9781461369042, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Microbial defacement and degradation of artistic or historic artifacts is a worldwide problem affecting all countries regardless of their history, geographical location, or economic conditions. This is the first comprehensive study of the role of microbial colonization on the degradation of different cultural artifacts (from buildings to books, wall paintings, textiles, sculptures and glass) and of the investigations into the compounds utilized to control microbial invasion. Th focuses on three main areas: the identification of the microorganisms which cause structural damage; methods to reduce or prevent microbial colonization and damage; and the use of microorganisms for the protection and bioremediation of cultural artifacts.
Price: 125.42 USD
Location: Jessup, Maryland
End Time: 2025-01-17T12:03:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return policy details:
Book Title: Of Microbes and Art : The Role of Microbial Communities in the De
Number of Pages: Xvii, 250 Pages
Publication Name: Of Microbes and Art : The Role of Microbial Communities in the Degradation and Protection of Cultural Heritage
Language: English
Publisher: Springer
Publication Year: 2012
Subject: Materials Science / General, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage, Life Sciences / Biochemistry, Care & Restoration, Anthropology / Cultural & Social
Item Height: 0.2 in
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 18.4 Oz
Subject Area: Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Science, Antiques & Collectibles, Biography & Autobiography
Item Length: 10 in
Author: Piero Tiano
Item Width: 7 in
Format: Trade Paperback
