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Finders keepers : a tale of archaeological plunder and obsession /

Written in his trademark lyrical style, Childs' riveting book carries readers directly into his adventures and discoveries, lifting the curtain on the ethical dilemmas and dark side of archaeology and exploring the field's transgressions against the cultures it tries to preserve.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Childs, Craig, 1967-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Little, Brown and Co., [2010]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Archaeology > Moral and ethical aspects.
Pillage.
Cultural property > Protection > Moral and ethical aspects.
Antiquities > Collection and preservation > Moral and ethical aspects.
Antiquities > Collection and preservation > Corrupt practices.
Archaeologists > Professional ethics.
Archaeology > Psychological aspects.
Archaeology > Anecdotes.
Description
Summary:Written in his trademark lyrical style, Childs' riveting book carries readers directly into his adventures and discoveries, lifting the curtain on the ethical dilemmas and dark side of archaeology and exploring the field's transgressions against the cultures it tries to preserve.
Physical Description:x, 274 pages ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-263) and index.
ISBN:9780316066426
0316066427