This series of short volumes, each devoted to a theme which is the
subject of contemporary debate in archaeology, ranges from issues
in theory and method to aspects of world archaeology. If 'all
property is theft', then cultural property is nothing less than the
theft of culture. The term 'cultural property' is widespread in the
field of heritage management and is a particularly powerful concept
in legal approaches. The term and the concept it represents are
never discussed, however. The idea that material that comes to us
from the past should be considered 'property' accordingly seems to
be taken for granted by those charged with its care. Any debate
that does take place is limited to comparing private with state
ownership, often under the pretence that the latter represents a
form of 'stewardship'. This radical work seeks to challenge the
dominance of these limiting ideas by looking for alternatives.
Taking as a starting-point the four different types of property
relation generally recognised by lawyers and economists, the book
explores the implications for cultural objects of different
property regimes. In presenting an argument that the concept of
'property' is inappropriate for the heritage, the book challenges
much that is taken for granted and undiscussed in the field of
heritage management.
General
| Imprint: |
Bristol Classical Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Duckworth Debates in Archaeology |
| Release date: |
September 2005 |
| First published: |
September 2005 |
| Authors: |
John Carman
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 7mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
146 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7156-3402-8 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Archaeology >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-7156-3402-X |
| Barcode: |
9780715634028 |
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