Preserving cultural heritage in times of conflict

Teijgeler, René (2006) Preserving cultural heritage in times of conflict. In: Preservation management for libraries, archives and museums. Facet Publishing, London, pp. 135-165. ISBN 9781856045742 [Book Section]

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An overview of some of the measures from several countries that can be taken to protect cultural heritage in times of a violent conflict.

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Teijgeler, René
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Keywords: Libraries; Archives; Museums; maganement; Prevention of risks; natural disasters; Conflicts; Digitization; Preservation measures; Conservation measures; artefacts; Collections; policy; planning; Memory; institutional memory; Management plans; Methodology
Subjects: E.CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 07. Management
E.CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 11. Legal protection and Administration
G.DETERIORATION > 05. Prevention of deterioration
H.HERITAGE TYPOLOGIES > 29. Other
ISBN: 9781856045742
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Date Deposited: 27 Sep 2019 08:39
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