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Title

Pillaging Cambodia : the illicit traffic in Khmer art / Masha Lafont.

Author

Lafont, Maria.

Publication

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2004.

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Description

197 p. : ill.; 23 cm.

Summary

• "The illicit trafficking in art is a worldwide problem. This work addresses the issue in Cambodia, whose cultural heritage is being systematically destroyed by looters. Beginning with an overview of Cambodian history and culture, the book analyzes the history, size, and structure of the looting, its growth and profit margins, and the participants involved. It also describes the "demand" side of the story: antique dealers, collectors, auction houses, and museums."
• "The impact of the illicit trafficking on the legal, political, and economic systems of Cambodia is detailed, as is its effect on the archaeological, historical, and religious values of the nation. The work also analyzes the policies proposed by the Cambodian government and suggests alternatives. An appendix includes descriptions of cases of the restitution of objects of Khmer art."--Jacket.

Subject

• Art thefts > Cambodia
• Art, Khmer

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-193) and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

The illicit traffic of art from Cambodia -- The "demand" side of the story -- Impact of illicit trafficking on the cultural and socio-economic systems in Cambodia -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Restitution of Khmer art.

ISBN

0786419334 (softcover : alk. paper)

LCCN

2004018235^^

OCLC

• 56111595
• SCSB-12125105

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library