| Art and Archaeology of Afghanistan: Its Fall and Survival. a Multi-Disciplinary Approach Contributor(s): Van Krieken-Pieters, Juliette |
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ISBN: 9004151826 ISBN-13: 9789004151826 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $156.75 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2006 Annotation: This volume adopts a multidisciplinary approach with contributions from archaeologists, linguists, an architect and lawyers to the many challenges This comprehensive volume on Afghanistan's cultural heritage with contributions from archaeologists, linguist and lawyers, dealing with the many issues involved in its protection, provides an insiders' reassessment of the situation and well-considered lessons for the future. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Social Science | Human Geography |
| Dewey: 363.690 |
| LCCN: 2006042598 |
| Series: Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 8 Uralic & Central Asia Studies |
| Physical Information: 1.37" H x 6.42" W x 9.58" (2.32 lbs) 500 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: During the last couple of decades Afghanistan's cultural heritage has faced exceptional challenges. Looting of the National Museum, 'Kabul Museum', the neglect of monuments and extensive illegal excavations have taken place. However, what really shook the world was the destruction of the Buddhas of Bamiyan in March 2001. This volume focuses on Afghanistan's cultural heritage protection. Its purpose is threefold. To provide an overview of the diversity of activities undertaken in the cultural heritage field. To change public opinion into a more positive one. And to serve as an example for future generations. This multidisciplinary book (including contributions from archaeologists, linguists, and lawyers) will interest both scholars in the cultural, legal and humanistic field as well as the public at large. Many exceptional photographs are included. |