{"product_id":"fluid-preservation-john-e-simmons-9781442229655","title":"Fluid Preservation: A Comprehensive Reference","description":"Fluid preservation refers to specimens and objects that are preserved in fluids, most commonly alcohol and formaldehyde, but also glycerin, mineral oil, acids, glycols, and a host of other chemicals that protect the specimen from deterioration. Some of the oldest natural history specimens in the world are preserved in fluid. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite the fact that fluid preservation has been practiced for more than 350 years, this is the only handbook that summarize all that is known about this complex and often confusing topic. Fluid Preservation: A Comprehensive Reference covers the history and techniques of fluid preservation and how to care for fluid preserved specimens in collections. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 900 references on fluid preservation were reviewed for this project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn historical survey of preservative recipes provides for guidance for museums with older collections (many fluid preservatives contain hazardous chemicals). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent standards and best practices for collection care and management are presented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent and controversial topics (e.g., the preservation of DNA, alternatives to alcohol and formaldehyde) are discussed and fully referenced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth and safety issues involved with caring for fluid preserved collections are discussed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe final chapter addresses fluid preserved specimens as cultural products and their use in art, literature, film, and song.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAlthough most fluid-preserved specimens are found in natural history and medical museums, it is not at all uncommon to find them in art museums, history museums, and science centers. In addition to animals, plants, and anatomical specimens, fluid preserved collections include some minerals and fossils and many other objects. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFluid Preservation is an essential reference for: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural history curators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural history collections managers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConservators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedical and anatomical museum collections managers and curators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt and history museum staff who have fluid preserved specimens and objects in their care (e.g., works by Damien Hirst)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearchers using museum collections as sources of DNA, isotopes, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth and safety professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExhibit planners and designers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum facilities planners and managers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople interested in the history of science\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople interested in the history of natural history museums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum studies students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John E. Simmons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1442229659\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781442229655\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/15\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.20w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2015 pg. 825","brand":"John E. Simmons","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43989832302847,"sku":"9781442229655","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5d93bf03-ff27-4860-adb9-d85c82f43990.jpg?v=1683301629","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fluid-preservation-john-e-simmons-9781442229655","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}