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9780759105157

Old Poisons, New Problems A Museum Resource for Managing Contaminated Cultural Materials

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  • ISBN13:

    9780759105157

  • ISBN10:

    0759105154

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2005-03-03
  • Publisher: AltaMira Press
  • Purchase Benefits
List Price: $75.73

Summary

Old Poisons, New Problems is a practical guide to identifying, testing for, and dealing with contaminated cultural materials archived in museum collections. Special features include worksheets for performing basic tests, charts of scientific and historical information on known pesticides, data resources, and illustrations. This book will be useful to the museum community and tribal groups involved with the management and/or repatriation of these collections.

Table of Contents

List of Figures, Tables, and Boxes
vii
Foreword ix
Armand Minthorn
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xv
Introduction xix
NAGPRA Legislation Overview xxiii
Describing the Problem: Contaminated Artifacts and Hopi Cultural Use
1(4)
Alyce Sadongei
Leigh Kuwanwisiwma
Micah Loma'omvaya
Identifying the Pesticides: Pesticide Names, Classification, and History of Use
5(28)
Marilen Pool
Nancy Odegaard
Melissa J. Huber
Addressing the Problem: The Team Approach
33(20)
Nancy Odegaard
Alyce Sadongei
Marilen Pool
Assessing Contamination: Analytical Testing of Cultural Materials for Pesticides
53(20)
Nancy Odegaard
Werner Zimmt
David R. Smith
Understanding the Hazards: Toxicity and Safety
73(12)
Leslie Boyer
Steven Seifert
Nancy Odegaard
Marilen Pool
G. Edward Burroughs
Conclusion
85(18)
Appendices
A. Guidelines for Handling Contaminated Museum Collections
87(2)
B. Personal Protection Equipment Guidelines
89(2)
C. Safety Equipment and Chemical Supplies Directory
91(2)
D. Guide to Reading Material Safety Data Sheets
93(2)
E. Health and Safety Information Resources
95(2)
F. Agencies for Contacting Professionals and Consultants
97(4)
G. Pesticide Information Websites
101(2)
Glossary 103(6)
Bibliography 109(10)
Index 119(6)
About the Authors 125

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