The Antiquities Act - A Century of American Archaeology, Historic Preservation, and Nature Conservation (Paperback)

Enacted in 1906, the Antiquities Act is one of the most important pieces of conservation legislation in American history and has had a far-reaching influence on the preservation of our nationas cultural and natural heritage. Thanks to the foresight of thirteen presidents, parks as diverse as Acadia, Grand Canyon, and Olympic National Park, along with historic and archaeological sites such as Thomas Edisonas Laboratory and the Gila Cliff Dwellings, have been preserved for posterity. A century after its passage, this book presents a definitive assessment of the Antiquities Act and its legacy, addressing the importance and breadth of the actaas well as the controversy it has engendered. Authored by professionals intimately involved with safeguarding the nationas archaeological, historic, and natural heritage, it describes the applications of the act and assesses its place in our countryas future. With a scope as far-reaching as the resources the act embraces, this book offers an unparalleled opportunity for todayas stewards to reflect on the actas historic accomplishments, to remind fellow professionals and the general public of its continuing importance, and to look ahead to its continuing implementation in the twenty-first century. The Antiquities Act invites all who love Americaas natural and cultural treasures not only to learn about the actas rich legacy but also to envision its next hundred years.

General

Imprint:	University of Arizona Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2006
First published:	April 2006
Authors:	David Harmon • francis P. Mcmanamon • Dwight T Pitcaithley
Dimensions:	156 x 231 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	264
ISBN-13:	978-0-8165-2561-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > General Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Legal history
LSN:	0-8165-2561-7
Barcode:	9780816525614

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