In this Book
- Archaeology, Cultural Heritage, and the Antiquities Trade
- Book
- 2006
- Published by: University Press of Florida
summary
Archaeological artifacts have become a traded commodity in large part because the global reach of Western society allows easy access to the world's archaeological heritage. Acquired by the world's leading museums and private collectors, antiquities have been removed from archaeological sites, monuments, or cultural institutions and illegally traded. This collection of essays by world-recognized experts investigates the ways that com-modifying artifacts fuels the destruction of archaeological heritage and considers what can be done to protect it. Despite growing national and international legislation to protect cultural heritage, increasing numbers of archaeological sites--among them, war-torn Afghanistan and Iraq--are subject to pillage as the monetary value of artifacts rises. Offering comprehensive examinations of archaeological site looting, the antiquities trade, the ruin of cultural heritage resources, and the international efforts to combat their destruction, the authors argue that the antiquities market impacts cultural heritage around the world and is a burgeoning global crisis.
Table of Contents
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- Illustrations
- pp. vii-viii
- Preface and Acknowledgments
- p. xiii
- Introduction
- pp. 1-24
- 16. Artifacts and Emotion
- pp. 284-302
- Contributors
- pp. 341-342
Additional Information
ISBN
9780813037110
Related ISBN(s)
9780813033396
MARC Record
OCLC
735602620
Pages
368
Launched on MUSE
2013-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No