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Author:   Nancy Odegaard ,  Alyce Sadongei ,  and Associates ,  Leslie V. Boyer, M.D.
Publisher:   AltaMira Press
Imprint:   AltaMira Press
Dimensions:   Width: 21.10cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 28.20cm
Weight:   0.379kg
ISBN:  

9780759105157

ISBN 10:   0759105154
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   03 March 2005
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Foreword 2 Preface 3 Acknowledgments 4 Introduction 5 NAGPRA Legislation Overview 6 Testimony to the NAGPRA Review Committee 7 Chapter 1. Describing the Problem: Pesticide Contamination of Cultural Materials 8 Chapter 2. Identifying the Pesticides: Pesticide Names, Classification, and History of Use 9 Chapter 3. Addressing the Problem: The Team Approach 10 Chapter 4. Assessing Contamination: Analytical Testing of Cultural Materials for Pesticides 11 Chapter 5. Understanding the Hazards: Toxicity and Safety 12 Conclusion 13 Glossary 14 Bibliography 15 Appendix A. Guidelines for Handling Contaminated Museum Collections 16 Appendix B. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines 17 Appendix C. Safety Equipment and Chemical Supplies Directory 18 Appendix D. Guide to Understanding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) 19 Appendix E. Health and Safety Information Resources 20 Appendix F. Agencies for Contacting Professionals and Consultants 21 Appendix G. Pesticide Information Web Sites 22 About the Authors

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Arising from a project that began in 1998 by the Arizona State Museum Southwest Native Nations Advisory Board and various departments of the University of Arizona, Old Poisons, New Problems is the handbook developed for an important workshop held in March 2000. It contains a wealth of information on pesticides and the health issues related to their use on artifacts returned to Native communities, and sets the stage for addressing these issues amongst Native communities, museum staff, analytical and medical researchers, and public health professionals. An excellent beginning to addressing a problem that affects all people working in the cultural heritage field.--Ruth Norton

Author Information

Dr. Nancy Odegaard is Conservator and Head of the Preservation Division for the Arizona State Museum and Professor of Anthropology at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Alyce Sadongei (Kiowa/Tohono O'Odham) is Assistant Curator for Native American Relations for the Arizona State Museum at the University of Arizona in Tucson.

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