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Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on General Oversight and Investigations
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Published: 1988
Total Pages: 84
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on General Oversight and Investigations
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Published: 1988
Total Pages: 82
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on General Oversight and Investigations
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Published: 1988
Total Pages: 74
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Peter G. Stone
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 338
ISBN-13: 1843833840
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscussion of the issues surrounding the destruction of cultural property in times of conflict has become a key issue for debate around the world. This book provides an historical statement as of 1st March 2006 concerning the destruction of the cultural heritage in Iraq. In a series of chapters it outlines the personal stories of a number of individuals who were - and in most cases continue to be - involved. These individuals are involved at all levels, and come from various points along the political spectrum, giving a rounded and balanced perspective so easily lost in single authored reports. It also provides the first views written by Iraqis on the situation of archaeology in Iraq under Saddam and an overview and contextualisation of the issues surrounding the looting, theft and destruction of the archaeological sites, the Iraqi National museum and the libraries in Baghdad since the war was launched in 2003. Beyond this, it examines our attitudes towards the preservation of cultural and heritage resources and, in particular, the growing political awareness of their importance. Although related to a single conflict, taking place at a specific time in history, the relevance of this work goes far beyond these self-imposed boundaries. PETER STONE is Professor of Heritage Studies and Head of School of Arts and Cultures at Newcastle University; JOANNE FARCHAKH BAJJALY is a Lebanese archaeologist and Middle East correspondent for the French magazine Archéologia.
Author: Nan A. Rothschild
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Published: 2015
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780813061948
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Unrivaled in scope. An essential work for urban historical archaeologists."--Adrian Praetzellis, author of Dug to Death "An engaging and astonishingly comprehensive work that reveals just how much our knowledge of America's cities and the lives of city dwellers has been enriched through urban archaeology."--Mary C. Beaudry, coeditor of Archaeologies of Mobility and Movement American cities have been built, altered, redeveloped, destroyed, reimagined, and rebuilt for nearly 300 years in order to accommodate growing and shrinking populations and their needs. Urban archaeology is a unique subfield with its own peculiar challenges and approaches to fieldwork. Understanding the social forces that influenced the development of American cities requires more than digging; it calls for the ability to extrapolate from limited data, an awareness of the dynamics that drive urban development, and theories that can build bridges to connect the two. At the forefront of this exciting field of research, Nan Rothschild and Diana Wall are well suited to introduce this fascinating topic to a broad readership. Following a brief introduction, the authors offer specific case studies of work undertaken in New York, Philadelphia, Tucson, West Oakland, and many other cities. Ideal for undergraduates, The Archaeology of American Cities utilizes the material culture of the past to highlight recurring themes that reflect distinctive characteristics of urban life in the United States.
Author: Lynn Meskell
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 401
ISBN-13: 0190648341
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUtopia -- Internationalism -- Technocracy -- Conservation -- Inscription -- Conflict -- Danger -- Dystopia
Author: Sherry Hutt
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 9780759109094
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe passage of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) in 1979 was a watershed moment in the movement to protect cultural objects against looting. This brief volume provides practical help to those who wish to use the provisions of ARPA_archaeologists, government land managers, preservation groups, and attorneys_to maximize its protective net. The distinguished group of authors, all veterans of ARPA enforcement efforts, first provides a comprehensive history of passage of the law and highlights some key cases that shaped its impact. Other chapters offer concrete instructions on establishing archaeological valuation and assessing damage to cultural sites. A final section provides a menu of legal strategies now available for use to strengthen and extend the provisions of the law. For cultural resource professionals working under ARPA's provisions, this book will be an invaluable, guide for daily practice.
Author: Christopher N. Matthews
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Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780813035246
DOWNLOAD EBOOKChristopher Matthews offers a fresh look at the historic material culture and social meaning of capitalism in this wide-ranging and compelling study.
Author: Christina Marie Luke
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 184
ISBN-13: 0415645492
DOWNLOAD EBOOKArchaeology's links to international relations are well known: launching and sustaining international expeditions requires the honed diplomatic skills of ambassadors. U.S. foreign policy depends on archaeologists to foster mutual understanding, mend fences, and build bridges. This book explores how international partnerships inherent in archaeological legal instruments and policies, especially involvement with major U.S. museums, contribute to the underlying principles of U.S. cultural diplomacy. Drawing from analyses and discussion of several U.S. governmental agencies' treatment of international cultural heritage and its funding, the history of diplomacy-entangled research centers abroad, and the necessity of archaeologists' involvement in diplomatic processes, this seminal work has implications for the fields of cultural heritage, anthropology, archaeology, museum studies, international relations, law, and policy studies.
