Natural Stone in the Built Environment: Resources, Use and Conservation

by Bernard J. Smith, Richard Prikryl, Akos Torok

Fundamental and interdisciplinary textbook on natural stone properties, occurrence, exploration, use, decay and conservation. Primary information source for third-year students and professionals using natural stone in the built environment. Intended for a wide academic and professional audience of geologists, geographers, civil engineers, architects, conservator-restorers, sculptors, art historians, and artwork conservation technologists.

300 pages, Hardcover

First published March 22, 2013