Witnesses to history
a compendium of documents and writings on the return of cultural objects
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Author
Contributions
- Unesco - Contributor
Publication
2009 - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Paris, France
Language
English
Word Count
109,750 words, Guess
Page Count
439 pages
Identifiers
- ISBN-139789231041280
- ISBN-109231041282
- OCLC Control Number435419562
- Open LibraryOL44910240M
Classifications
- LCCN8850 .W58 2009
Description
This compendium gives an outline of the historical, philosophical and ethical aspects of the return of cultural objects (e.g. cultural objects displaced during war or in colonial contexts), cites past and present cases (Maya Temple Facade, Nigerian Bronzes, United States of America v. Schultz, Parthenon Marbles and many more) and analyzes legal issues (relevant UNESCO and UNIDROIT Conventions, Supreme Court Decisions, procedure for requests etc.). It examines the ways in which peoples have lost their entire cultural heritage and analyzes the issue of its return and restitution by providing a wide range of perspectives on this subject.--Publisher's description.
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