Today's archaeologists and law practitioners must have an increased awareness of legal issues pertaining to historic preservation and cultural resource management (CRM). Archaeological sites and finds are non-renewable resources inciting numerous legal debates based upon claims of legitimacy and ownership. In this edited volume of original articles, law professionals and legal scholars offer their perspectives on current debates for the heritage community, giving multiple viewpoints and injecting historical depth to contemporary legal controversies. The contributions focus on three key...
Today's archaeologists and law practitioners must have an increased awareness of legal issues pertaining to historic preservation and cultural resourc...
The passage of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) in 1979 was a watershed moment in the movement to protect cultural objects against looting. This brief volume provides practical help to those who wish to use the provisions of ARPA-archaeologists, government land managers, preservation groups, and attorneys-to maximize its protective net. The distinguished group of authors, all veterans of ARPA enforcement efforts, first provide a comprehensive history of passage of the law and highlight some key cases that shaped its impact. Other chapters offer concrete instructions on...
The passage of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) in 1979 was a watershed moment in the movement to protect cultural objects against l...