Advanced Introduction to Cultural Heritage Law

Advanced Introduction to Cultural Heritage Law
Author: Lorenzo Casini
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2024-03-14
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1789900077

Lorenzo Casini delves into the increasing globalization of cultural heritage law in this innovative and thought-provoking Advanced Introduction. In addition to answering fundamental questions on cultural property, Casini connects national and global aspects of cultural heritage law, dissects old and contemporary dilemmas, and examines the future challenges of cultural heritage law in the digital age.

Advanced Introduction to Cultural Heritage Law

Advanced Introduction to Cultural Heritage Law
Author: Lorenzo Casini
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-03-28
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781789900088

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. Lorenzo Casini delves into the increasing globalization of cultural heritage law in this innovative and thought-provoking Advanced Introduction. Chapters build on examples of armed conflict, UNESCO World Heritage, illicit traffic and restitution, and museums. In addition to answering fundamental questions on cultural property, Casini constantly connects national and global aspects of cultural heritage law; he dissects old and contemporary dilemmas such as the public and private divide, the paradoxes of protection, the complex regulation of landscape, or the retention v. restitution approaches, and examines the future challenges of cultural heritage law in the digital age. Key Features: Balances theory and practice of cultural heritage law Establishes links between jurisdiction and wider legal issues Connects domestic and global issues of cultural heritage law Presents a rich variety of case studies and examples from different legal systems Adopts a multidisciplinary approach connecting the law with the broader social sciences Introduces a comprehensive overview of international and comparative cultural heritage law This coherent Advanced Introduction will prove invaluable to scholars across cultural heritage law and art law. It will also be an invigorating read for practitioners, museum professionals, and lawyers in cultural heritage, art law, and intellectual property worldwide. Lastly, it highlights the general relevance and significance of cultural heritage issues in the field of law and in social sciences more broadly.

Research Handbook on Contemporary Intangible Cultural Heritage

Research Handbook on Contemporary Intangible Cultural Heritage
Author: Charlotte Waelde
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 449
Release: 2018-09-28
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1786434016

Bringing together key insights from expert legal and heritage academics and practitioners, this book explores the existence and safeguarding of contemporary forms of intangible cultural heritage (ICH). Providing a detailed analysis of the international legal frameworks relevant to ICH, the contributing authors then go on to challenge the pervasive view that heritage is about ‘old’ tangible objects by highlighting the existence, role and importance of contemporary forms of ICH to modern society.

Advanced Introduction to Sustainability Transitions

Advanced Introduction to Sustainability Transitions
Author: Frank W. Geels
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2024-08-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1035329697

In this insightful book, Frank W. Geels provides an advanced and evidenced introduction to one of the most important and dynamic topics in contemporary debates on how to address grand challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss.

Advanced Introduction to International Humanitarian Law

Advanced Introduction to International Humanitarian Law
Author: Robert Kolb
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2014-12-31
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1783477520

This innovative book provides a thought-provoking introduction to international humanitarian law. Robert Kolb explores the field through questions _ which are at times challenging and controversial _ in order to get to the very essence of the subject a

Advanced Introduction to Cultural Economics

Advanced Introduction to Cultural Economics
Author: Ruth Towse
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2014-06-27
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1781954917

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by some of the world�s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid sur

Advanced Introduction to Digital Society

Advanced Introduction to Digital Society
Author: Manuel Castells
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2024-06-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1803921129

This essential book documents the current configuration of digital society worldwide and examines its social, economic, political and cultural consequences. Presenting state-of-the-art empirical analysis and academic research, preeminent author Manuel Castells explores the profound impact that technology and digital transformation continues to have on the world as we know it.

Advanced Introduction to Indigenous Human Rights

Advanced Introduction to Indigenous Human Rights
Author: Dinah L. Shelton
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2024-04-12
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1035328658

In this vital Advanced Introduction, Dinah Shelton and Federico Guzman Duque examine the human rights of indigenous peoples and communities under current international law. Setting out a historical overview of the legal treatment of native populations from the colonial period to the present, the authors deftly analyse frameworks of institutions monitoring indigenous human rights, theoretical issues relating to these, access to justice and reparations, and special considerations afforded to specific indigenous communities.

Intangible Cultural Heritage Under National and International Law

Intangible Cultural Heritage Under National and International Law
Author: Marie Cornu
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2020-09-25
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1839100036

This illuminating book offers an authoritative analysis of the legal issues relating to safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. Taking a critical approach, it provides a unique insight into the impact of international and national law on the present and future safeguarding processes of intangible cultural heritage. Expert contributors draw on the results of an international study conducted in 26 countries to illustrate how domestic laws comprehend the notion of intangible cultural heritage. The book explores the relationship that these states maintain with the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage and highlight challenging concepts.