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What to save and why : identity, authenticity, and the ethics of conservation /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Matthes, Erich Hatala (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, [2024].
Subjects:
Cultural property > Protection > Moral and ethical aspects.
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • What to Save and Why
  • Copyright
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. From Heirlooms to Tacos: What Should We Save?
  • 3. From Wilderness to Pottery: Why Should We Save Things?
  • 4. From Climate Change to Colonialism: From What Should We Save Things?
  • 5. From Language Revitalization to Digital Replication: How Should We Save Things?
  • 6. From Appropriation to Participation: By Whom Should Things Be Saved?
  • 7. From Ourselves to Future Generations: For Whom Should We Save Things?
  • Notes
  • References
  • Index.