Brodie, Neil (EDT)/
Illicit Antiquities
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415510776
- author:
- Brodie, Neil (EDT)/
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor ; Francis
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 320
- Genre:
- Social Sciences, Archaeology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The exploitation of archaeological sites for commercial gain is a serious global problem. Archaeological sites and cultural institutions are targeted during peace and wartime, with their contents stolen and sold on an international market. This has led to the loss of irreplaceable cultural heritage in some countries, threatening their very survival. This book examines the impact of the antiquities trade on cultural heritage, focusing on questions of legal and local responses. It explores how individuals can become involved in preserving their past, and what economic costs and benefits this entails. The book also considers the effectiveness of international conventions and export restrictions in reducing the trade's destructive effects. By shedding light on these issues, the authors aim to inform discussions about the preservation of cultural heritage and the regulation of the antiquities market.
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