This book explores the objects, means and ends of international cultural heritage protection. It starts from a broad conception of cultural heritage that encomp

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of international cultural heritage law and policy since 1945. It sets out the international (incl

The world’s cultural heritage is under threat from war, illicit trafficking, social and economic upheaval, unregulated excavation and neglect. Over a period o

Intangible cultural heritage is the traditional practices, expressions, knowledge, and skills that form part of a community's culture. It is protected by a 2003

Cultural heritage property can be protected in a variety of ways, including at the international level, by enforcement in domestic courts, and through alternati