Additional Information

Language

English

Source Type

Book

Notes

Abstract:

"Who owns cultural objects? and who has the right to own them? The contributors to this book have thought long and hard about the ethics and politics of collecting, from a variety of professional perspectives: archaeologist, museum curator, antiquities dealer, collector, legislator. The book is the outcome of a series of lectures and workshops held in Oxford in October-December 2004. It brings together some stimulating and provocative opinions, that would not usually be found together; archaeology and cultural heritage students rarely come into contact with antiquities dealers or collectors, for instance; museum curators rarely get to know the production processes and rationales behind the legislation and ethical codes they have to abide by. The aim is to provoke thought and debate on this topical and sensitive subject area."

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Specimen and Research Record Storage

CIfA Codes

• Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs

Keywords & Terms

• Culturally Significant and/or Sacred Sites, Objects, and Places
• Equity and Representation; Discrimination and Harassment
• General Archaeological Ethics
• Impact on Communities - Local, Descendant, etc.
• International Law
• Local, State, Federal, and Tribal Laws
• Management of Cultural Resources, Heritage, History
• Ownership

Topics & Issues

• Ethical Responsibilities of Archaeologists
• Professionalism and Professional Standards