Whose Culture?: The Promise of Museums and the Debate Over Antiquities

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The international controversy over who "owns" antiquities has pitted museums against archaeologists and source countries where ancient artifacts are found. In his book Who Owns Antiquity? , James Cuno argued that antiquities are the cultural property of humankind, not of the countries that lay exclusive claim to them. Now in Whose Culture? , Cuno assembles preeminent museum directors, curators, and scholars to explain for themselves what's at stake...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0691133336

ISBN13:9780691133331

Release Date:March 2009

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Length:232 Pages

Weight:1.15 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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