Preservation of archaeological remains in situ / [edited by] Chris Caple. - xxi, 524 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Survival, a history of the perception of the survival of archaeological remains -- Threats and losses the spur to preservation -- Knowledge of the burial environment -- Legislation and organisations -- Conservation theory -- Decay and mitigation of stone ruins -- Decay and mitigation of earthen architecture remains -- Decay and mitigation of earthworks -- Decay and mitigation of fragile and buried sites -- Decay and mitigation of rock art and cave sites -- Decay and mitigation of waterlogged sites -- Generic mitigation measures: visitor management -- Generic mitigation measures: shelters -- Generic mitigation measures: reburial -- Conclusion.

ISBN: 9780415832533 (hardback : alk. paper) 9780415832540 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Antiquities--Collection and preservation.
Archaeology
Archaeological sites--Conservation and restoration.
Historic sites--Conservation and restoration.
Cultural property--Protection.
Historic preservation.

Dewey Class. No.: 930.1 / P933