Finders keepers : a tale of archaeological plunder and obsession
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Published
New York : Little, Brown and Co., [2010].
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
x, 274 pages ; 25 cm
Status
Oliver La Farge - Adult
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Published
New York : Little, Brown and Co., [2010].
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-263) and index.
Description
Beyond what most people think about archaeology--with its cleanly numbered dates, and discoveries--lies a vibrant and controversial realm of scientists, thieves, and contested land claims. Here, naturalist and adventurer Childs explores the field's transgressions against the cultures it tries to preserve, and pauses to ask: To whom does the past belong? Written in his trademark lyrical style, this book carries readers directly into his adventures and discoveries, lifting the curtain on the ethical dilemmas and dark side of archaeology. It is a book about man and nature, remnants and memory, a dashing tale of crime and detection--in other words, a ghost story.--From publisher description.
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LC Subjects
Anecdotes.
Antiquities -- Collection and preservation -- Corrupt practices.
Antiquities -- Collection and preservation -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Archaeologists -- Professional ethics.
Archaeology -- Anecdotes.
Archaeology -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Archaeology -- Psychological aspects.
Cultural property -- Protection -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Pillage.
Antiquities -- Collection and preservation -- Corrupt practices.
Antiquities -- Collection and preservation -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Archaeologists -- Professional ethics.
Archaeology -- Anecdotes.
Archaeology -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Archaeology -- Psychological aspects.
Cultural property -- Protection -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Pillage.