Science and Technology in Historic Preservation

Preface. Introduction. 1. The Opportunities and Challenges of Preservation Technologies; R.A. Williamson. Part 1: Discovery, Documentation, and Analysis. 2. Remote Sensing Methods; T. Sever. 3. High Resolution Geophysical Methods for Cultural Resource Management and Archaeological Investigations; D.H. Heimmer, S.L. De Vore. 4. Science-Based Dating Methods in Historic Preservation; R.E. Taylor. 5. Non-destructive Testing of Historic Structures; R. Livingstone. 6. Underwater Archaeology; D. Lenihan. 7. Determination of Provenance; E. Sayre. Part 2: Restoration and Conservation. 8. Technologies for Wood Preservation in Historic Preservation; J. Loferski. 9. Conservation of Cultural Materials from Underwater Sites; D.L. Hamilton. Part 3: Management, Maintenance, and Protection. 10. Geographic Information Systems and Historic Preservation; F. Limp. 11. Computers in Cultural Resource Management; J. Myers. 12. Cultural Resource Management in Context; R.A. Knudson. 13. Technologies Against Looting and Vandalism; J. Reed, J. Schneider. 14. Site Preservation Technologies; P.R. Nickens. About the Editors. Index.