Search for dissertations about: "conservation"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 835 swedish dissertations containing the word conservation.

  2. 6. SHAKER ARCHITECTURAL MATERIALS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

    Author : Erika Johansson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; masonry.; paint; interpretation; Shaker architecture; wood; mortar; conservation; Second Meetinghouse; plaster; The Mount Lebanon Project; authenticity; preservation; Architectural conservation; conservation assessment; Shaker Museum and Library; NARA document; heritage values; lime; feasibility study; craftsmanship; materials analyses; intangible dimensions; Mount Lebanon Shaker Society;

    Abstract : AbstractThis work is an investigation into the state-of-the-art of architectural conservation, from an international and interdisciplinary perspective. It explores issues, methodologies, and tools applicable to heritage resource assessments - from an architectural conservators point of view - and its aim is to generate appropriate approaches, methodologies and tools to holistically assess both the tangible and intangible aspects of significant architecture from the past. READ MORE

  4. 7. Conservation Genetics of Scandinavian Wolverines

    Author : Eva Hedmark; Hans Ellegren; Lisette Waits; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Molecular genetics; carnivores; conservation; genetic monitoring; molecular sexing; non-invasive genetic techniques; parentage analysis; tanning; Genetik; Gulo gulo; Genetics; Genetik;

    Abstract : In this thesis, genetic methods for individual identification and sex determination of wolverines from non-invasive samples were developed and applied in genetic monitoring of Scandinavian wolverine populations. Paternity and mating system of wolverines were studied by combining genetic analysis with telemetry data. READ MORE

  5. 8. Cultivating responsible citizenship : Collective gardens at the periphery of neoliberal urban norms

    Author : Paul Sherfey; Jenny Gunnarsson Payne; Maria Zackariasson; Katarina Saltzman; Södertörns högskola; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; ethnology; urban agriculture; collective action; place; citizenship; responsibility; political discourse theory; governmentality; neoliberal capitalism; gentrification; etnologi; stadsodling; kollektiv handling; plats; medborgarskap; ansvar; politisk diskursteori; governmentalitet; nyliberal kapitalism; gentrifiering; Historical Studies; Historiska studier; Östersjö- och Östeuropaforskning; Baltic and East European studies;

    Abstract : The growing human population is concentrating in urban environments across the globe, leading to urban expansion and densification. Consequently, political debates and social movements concerned with urban planning and land use have increased in relevance. READ MORE

  6. 9. Conservation of the wood of the Swedish warship Vasa of A.D. 1628. Evaluation of polyethylene glycol conservation programmes

    Author : Birgitta Håfors; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Anti shrink efficiency ASE ; archaeological wet site; dimensional stabilisation; conservation; osmosis; polyethylene glycol PEG ;

    Abstract : The principal aim of this dissertation is to investigate whether or not polyethylene glycol (PEG) has acted as a dimension stabilizing agent of the Vasa wooden material, i.e. READ MORE

  7. 10. In Search of Scientific Methods for Conservation of Historic Silk Costumes

    Author : Johanna Nilsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; silk; artificial ageing; Queen Christina; historic costumes; conservation; ATR-FTIR; SEC; DRIFTS; tensile tests;

    Abstract : The general aim of this dissertation is to lay ground for the evaluation of conservation methods for historic costumes. The Royal Armoury, Stockholm has a large number of 17th century men’s garments, many of them made of silk and in need of conservation. READ MORE