THE DEAD AND THEIR POSSESSIONS by Cressida Fforde (Editor), Jane Hubert (Editor), Paul Turnbull (Editor) ( 9781134568369 )

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Title:

THE DEAD AND THEIR POSSESSIONS
REPATRIATION IN PRINCIPLE, POLICY AND PRACTICE

By:

Cressida Fforde (Editor), Jane Hubert (Editor), Paul Turnbull (Editor)

Format:

Electronic book text

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ISBN 10:

1134568363

ISBN 13:

9781134568369

Publisher:

TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

1 August, 2003

Series:

One World Archaeology

Pages:

360

Synopsis:

Inspired by a key session for the World Archaeological Congress in South Africa, The Dead and their Possessions is the first book to tackle the principle, policy and practice of repatriating museum artefacts, rather than cultural heritage in general.Increasingly, indigenous people world-wide are asserting their fundamental right to determine the future of the human remains of their ancestors, and are requesting their return, often for reburial, with varying degrees of success. This repatriation campaign has become hugely significant in universities and museums where human remains uncovered through archaeological excavation have been retained for the scientific study of past populations. This book will be invaluable to those involved in the collection and repatriation of remains and cultural objects to indigenous groups.

Illustrations:

2 Line drawings, black and white; 29 Illustrations, black and white

Publication:

Imprint:

Routledge

Returns:

Non-returnable

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COLLECTING THE DEAD (PB)

CONSERVATION, IDENTITY AND OWNERSHIP IN INDIGENOUS ARCHAEOLOGY (PB)

MADNESS, DISABILITY AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION