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Postmodernism, Religion, and the Future of Social Work discusses the benefits and disadvantages of the postmodern philosophy as a foundation for social work and human service practice. Social work students and practitioners will learn about the developments that have shaped postmodern thinking as they pertain to society in general, as well as to the profession of social work. By exploring this increasingly popular philosophy, Postmodernism, Religion, and the Future of Social Work provides you wi...

Providing an in-depth review of the current practice, ethics and materials of textile conservation, and concentrating on decorative art objects from the major cultures, this book provides a basis from which to develop practical skills and gives background information for preventative and remedial purposes. A wide variety of case histories in included, several of which involve major investigations into technical records.

The Antiques Clinic provides collectors with all the knowledge they need to buy antiques wisely and look after them well. '

Last spring's outstanding new guide to tomorrow's antiques is now available in a classy paperback with flaps. This is the time to appreciate hidden value. Here, two experts clue us in to the stuff we have stashed in our basements or garages that may be worth more than you think. It's also indispensable to finding treasures in tag sales and secondhand shops. The well-organized reference brims with surprising prizes -from early snapshots or phone cards to bits of NASA booty -as well as important a...

'Risk Assessment for Object Conservation' reflects Dr Jonathan Ashley-Smith's personal interests and views in areas including materials science, the ethics of restoration, the costs of conservation and the philosophy of museums. This valuable book explains the mechanisms of deterioration of museum artifacts, quantifying the probability that damage will occur and estimating the rate of progress when it does. The principles outlined and the information provided will form a foundation for cost-ben...

This work traces the history of some of the great floors of Europe from the fourth century BC and outlines the developments of mosaic, tiles, marble and parquetry floors in secular buildings. Early Christian pavements and the creation of medieval tiles are also covered. The book considers management policies to protect outstanding floors in over-visited sites and historic features particularly at risk are identified. Finally, urgent action is recommended to contain damage caused by the dramatic...

This guide to both basic and advanced restoration techniques features straightforward, step-by-step instructions as well as information on specialist skills. It also focuses on common repairs, such as replacing a chewed arm, repairing a top rail and upholstering.

Science and art are increasingly interconnected in the activities of the study and conservation of works of art. Science plays a key role in cultural heritage, from developing new analytical techniques for studying the art, to investigating new ways of preserving the materials for the future. Following on from the 2014 title Science and Art: The Painted Surface, this book consists of a series of chapters written together by scientists, art historians, conservators, curators and artists dedicat...

Written by one of the foremost firearms experts of the twentieth century, Charles Edward Chapel's Guns of the Old West is an exhaustively researched document that not only boasts a significant collection of antique Western guns, but also categorizes the firearms into easy-to-reference sections. Starting with an introductory chapter on the origins of guns and their earliest uses on the frontier, Chapel covers everything from muskets to rifles, pistols to revolvers, and shotguns to martial arms....

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses one of the world's largest and most comprehensive collections of antiquities and works of art. Their preservation is a responsibility that involves everyone who serves the Museum and who has access to the collection. This handbook offers a practical guide to the ways in which different art objects should be handled and cared for, whether they are on display, in transit, or in storage; and it also explains some of the fundamental principles of c...

In this how-to book, TV personality Cari Cucksey, host of HGTV's popular Cash & Cari, plays matchmaker between you and second-hand antiques and other treasures by sharing her sharp business sense and secrets for hunting them everywhere, from the side of the road to estate sales, and how you can repurpose them in your home.