Witnesses to History - Documents and writings on the return of cultural objects
Are you interested in the return of cultural objects? Do you want to know more about the fight against illicit trafficking in cultural property?
This landmark compendium bears testament to the ways in which communities have lost their entire cultural heritage, and analyses the issue of its return and restitution by providing a wide range of perspectives on this subject. It 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, the Parthenon Marbles) and analyses legal issues (bona fide, relevant UNESCO and UNIDROIT Conventions, Supreme Court Decisions, procedure for requests etc.).
Essential reading for students, specialists, scholars and decision-makers as well as those interested in these topics.
Published by UNESCO in 2009, this publication is available to order on the UNESCO online bookshop in English, French, Arabic and Chinese language versions:
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