International cultural heritage law in armed conflict : case-studies of Syria, Libya, Mali, the invasion of Iraq, and the Buddhas of Bamiyan /
Saved in:
| Author / Creator: | Lostal, Marina, author. |
|---|---|
| Imprint: | Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 2017. ©2017 |
| Description: | xviii, 198 pages ; 24 cm |
| Language: | English |
| Subject: | |
| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11017329 |
| Summary: | This book fills gaps in the exploration of the protection of cultural heritage in armed conflict based on the World Heritage Convention. Marina Lostal offers a new perspective, designating a specific protection regime to world cultural heritage sites, which is so far lacking despite the fact that such sites are increasingly targeted. Lostal spells out this area's discrete legal principles, providing accessible and succinct guidelines to a usually complex web of international conventions. Using the conflicts in Syria, Libya and Mali (among others) as case studies, she offers timely insight into the phenomenon of cultural heritage destruction. Lastly, by incorporating the World Heritage Convention into the discourse, this book fulfills UNESCO's long-standing project of exploring 'how to promote the systemic integration between the [World Heritage] Convention of 1972 and the other UNESCO regimes'. It is sure to engender debate and cause reflection over cultural heritage and protection regimes. |
|---|---|
| Item Description: | Based on the author's thesis (doctoral - European University Institute, 2013). |
| Physical Description: | xviii, 198 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (page 169-183) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781107169210 1107169216 |
