Materials in Conservation is the definitive introduction to the properties of materials used in conservation. The continual struggle of conservators to ameliorate the deterioration of objects has led to increasing use of synthetic polymers. These materials are part of the sophisticated technology that has been developed to augment and often replace traditional materials and methods. Conservators therefore have a wider range of techniques available. However; they must be able to appreciate the potentials and pitfalls of any proposed technique. The first section explains physical and chemical properties which are important in the conservation process; i.e. application; ageing; reversal. The topics covered include molecular weight; glass transition temperature; solubility and solvents; polymerisation and degradation reactions. The second section provides a detailed consideration of the individual materials; current and obsolete; used in conservation; drawing out the factors relevant to their effects on objects. The conservation uses of each material are summarised and referenced to allow further study. In five appendices; the properties of the polymers; solvents and their interactions are tabulated; with a list of suppliers and conversion table of physical units. IUPAC and SI nomenclature is used throughout the book. In this second edition; this classic text is revised and updated to include modern materials such as cyclododecane; and current ideas on adhesion; consolidation and reversibility; making Materials in Conservation the definitive source of vital information in the field. This handy reference book should be on the bench of every conservator and available wherever objects; from steam engines to dried plants; are preserved.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding music criticism and analysis.By martin fritterThe Taruskin books are famous in certain circles. Written for an academic audience. one supposes. they are demanding without being difficult. They are also extensively illustrated with many examples from the scores. Getting the most out of them assumes a certain amount of music theory. the ability to read a score or at least the ability to work through one on the keyboard. Still. many of the pieces analysed are very well known so if you know your Tristan or Brahms 1st you can follow what hes saying.I suppose this sounds dry. but its not. In fact the book is absolutely thrilling. It is by far the best music criticism Ive ever read. It is happily free of all but the minimum of biographical details. focusing instead on the works and the development of style.Every professional musician (and especially composers. conductors and opera directors) should read this book. Everyone seriously interested in the European art music tradition should either read it cover to cover or dip into it for specific composers and works.Not only will you hear with new ears. you will also get a very interesting view of 19th century European history. the development of national styles. the evolution of the institutions that supported the music. the development music criticism and the unfolding the artistic ideologies that continue into the present.Its a fat one and doesnt sit on the music stand very well. My only complaint.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Erudite writing. but excellent and useful content!By Eron SmithThis book is really helpful and covers a lot of material. If youre interested in nineteenth-century music or looking for a more in-depth scholarly introduction to this revolutionary century in music. Taruskins book is fantastic. Small quibbles: His writing can sometimes be overbearingly erudite. and he uses "air quotes" in excess on almost "every" page.1 of 36 people found the following review helpful. Music bookBy Mary Beth FloryThis book was purchased to be used by my daughter for a class. She is pursuing her doctoral degree in vocal performance.
