Author:
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 1496237080
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1035
Book Description
The Franz Boas Papers, Volume 2
Author:
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 1496237080
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1035
Book Description
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 1496237080
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1035
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Who Owns Antiquity?
Author: James Cuno
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400839246
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Whether antiquities should be returned to the countries where they were found is one of the most urgent and controversial issues in the art world today, and it has pitted museums, private collectors, and dealers against source countries, archaeologists, and academics. Maintaining that the acquisition of undocumented antiquities by museums encourages the looting of archaeological sites, countries such as Italy, Greece, Egypt, Turkey, and China have claimed ancient artifacts as state property, called for their return from museums around the world, and passed laws against their future export. But in Who Owns Antiquity?, one of the world's leading museum directors vigorously challenges this nationalistic position, arguing that it is damaging and often disingenuous. "Antiquities," James Cuno argues, "are the cultural property of all humankind," "evidence of the world's ancient past and not that of a particular modern nation. They comprise antiquity, and antiquity knows no borders." Cuno argues that nationalistic retention and reclamation policies impede common access to this common heritage and encourage a dubious and dangerous politicization of antiquities--and of culture itself. Antiquities need to be protected from looting but also from nationalistic identity politics. To do this, Cuno calls for measures to broaden rather than restrict international access to antiquities. He advocates restoration of the system under which source countries would share newly discovered artifacts in exchange for archaeological help, and he argues that museums should again be allowed reasonable ways to acquire undocumented antiquities. Cuno explains how partage broadened access to our ancient heritage and helped create national museums in Cairo, Baghdad, and Kabul. The first extended defense of the side of museums in the struggle over antiquities, Who Owns Antiquity? is sure to be as important as it is controversial. Some images inside the book are unavailable due to digital copyright restrictions.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400839246
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Whether antiquities should be returned to the countries where they were found is one of the most urgent and controversial issues in the art world today, and it has pitted museums, private collectors, and dealers against source countries, archaeologists, and academics. Maintaining that the acquisition of undocumented antiquities by museums encourages the looting of archaeological sites, countries such as Italy, Greece, Egypt, Turkey, and China have claimed ancient artifacts as state property, called for their return from museums around the world, and passed laws against their future export. But in Who Owns Antiquity?, one of the world's leading museum directors vigorously challenges this nationalistic position, arguing that it is damaging and often disingenuous. "Antiquities," James Cuno argues, "are the cultural property of all humankind," "evidence of the world's ancient past and not that of a particular modern nation. They comprise antiquity, and antiquity knows no borders." Cuno argues that nationalistic retention and reclamation policies impede common access to this common heritage and encourage a dubious and dangerous politicization of antiquities--and of culture itself. Antiquities need to be protected from looting but also from nationalistic identity politics. To do this, Cuno calls for measures to broaden rather than restrict international access to antiquities. He advocates restoration of the system under which source countries would share newly discovered artifacts in exchange for archaeological help, and he argues that museums should again be allowed reasonable ways to acquire undocumented antiquities. Cuno explains how partage broadened access to our ancient heritage and helped create national museums in Cairo, Baghdad, and Kabul. The first extended defense of the side of museums in the struggle over antiquities, Who Owns Antiquity? is sure to be as important as it is controversial. Some images inside the book are unavailable due to digital copyright restrictions.
Research Catalog of the Library of the American Museum of Natural History
Author: American Museum of Natural History. Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 718
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 718
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The Publishers' Circular and Booksellers' Record
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 738
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 738
Book Description
The Bookman's Journal and Print Collector
Author: Wilfred Partington
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 440
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The Publisher
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 900
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 900
Book Description
Classic American Locomotives
Author: Charles McShane
Publisher: Skyhorse
ISBN: 9781616088248
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 720
Book Description
Anyone who has watched in anticipation as a powerful steam engine rolled into a station, belching iconic billows of black smoke, or heard the memorable blue note sound of a steam engine whistle will revel in Charles McShane’s amazingly detailed exploration of the inner workings of the classic steam engine. This historical record from 1909 will delight fans of classic American steam locomotives and those who have an unwavering love for classic American history. You’ll be able to look over hundreds of detailed illustrations, from mechanical side valves and engines to locomotives like the Baldwin and the Richmond. Not only will you see the beauty of these historical machines, but McShane also explains every aspect of how these incredible behemoths of the railways operated. With detailed examinations of the engineering of the classic steam engine, you will be able not only to understand and admire the outer workings of these locomotives, but also to learn what a side valve, steam injector, and pressure gauge are, and how they work. This classic will be loved by all and fit perfectly as the centerpiece of any train aficionado’s library.
Publisher: Skyhorse
ISBN: 9781616088248
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 720
Book Description
Anyone who has watched in anticipation as a powerful steam engine rolled into a station, belching iconic billows of black smoke, or heard the memorable blue note sound of a steam engine whistle will revel in Charles McShane’s amazingly detailed exploration of the inner workings of the classic steam engine. This historical record from 1909 will delight fans of classic American steam locomotives and those who have an unwavering love for classic American history. You’ll be able to look over hundreds of detailed illustrations, from mechanical side valves and engines to locomotives like the Baldwin and the Richmond. Not only will you see the beauty of these historical machines, but McShane also explains every aspect of how these incredible behemoths of the railways operated. With detailed examinations of the engineering of the classic steam engine, you will be able not only to understand and admire the outer workings of these locomotives, but also to learn what a side valve, steam injector, and pressure gauge are, and how they work. This classic will be loved by all and fit perfectly as the centerpiece of any train aficionado’s library.
Bulletin of Bibliography and Dramatic Index
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 206
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Bulletin of Bibliography and Magazine Subject-index
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 212
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The Reprint Bulletin
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 738
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 738
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