New book on cultural heritage microbiology

A new book, Cultural Heritage Microbiology, Fundamental Studies in
Conservation Science edited by Ralph Mitchell and Christopher
McNamara is now available from the American Society for Microbiology
Press.

While research in microbial degradation is usually published in a
wide variety of locations, this book compiles over twenty important
publications involving research in the microbial degradation of
cultural material, encompassing painted materials, paper and
manuscripts, textiles, synthetic polymers, wood and stone. Each
section is introduced by a review that discusses past research as
well as cutting-edge findings. Cultural Heritage Microbiology aims
to provide scientists and conservators important publications
describing major advances in the understanding of the microbial
degradation of cultural heritage material. The book is available
from ASM Press, Washington, DC 2010.

Margaret D. Breuker, MSc.
Conservator
Collections Conservation Branch
Northeast Museum Services Center
115  John Street, 4th Floor
Lowell, Massachusetts
978-970-5162
Fax: 978-970-5121


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