{"product_id":"who-owns-the-past-cultural-policy-cultural-property-and-the-law","title":"Who Owns the Past? Cultural Policy  Cultural Property  and the Law","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublic and private institutions in the United States have long been home to a variety of art works  antiquities  and ethnological materials. For years  these collections have been seen as important archives that allow present and future generations to enjoy  appreciate  and value the art of all cultures. The past decade  however  has seen major changes in law and public policy and an active  ongoing debate over legal and ethical issues affecting the ownership of art and other cultural property. Contributors to Who Owns the Past? include legal scholars  museum professionals  anthropologists  archaeologists  and collectors. In clear  nontechnical language  they provide a comprehensive overview of the development of cultural property law and practices  as well as recent case law affecting the ability of museums and private collectors to own art from other countries. Topics covered include rights to property  ethical ownership  the public responsibilities of museums  threats to art from war  pillage  and development  and international cooperation to preserve collections in the developing world. Engaging all perspectives on this debate  Who Owns the Past? challenges all who care about the arts to work together toward policies that consider traditional American interests in securing cultural resources and respect international concerns over loss of heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44945982914613,"sku":"ByrdShop_0813536871","price":49.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780813536873.jpg?v=1769917689","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/who-owns-the-past-cultural-policy-cultural-property-and-the-law","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}