Archaeology - Cultural Property

And the military Timely essays from experienced contributors examine the damage recent conflict has caused to cultural heritage, and how it may best be safeguarded in future. Laurie rush, a senior archeologist with the u.S. Army, has assembled a seminal book on the threat to important cultural sites from combat operations, and none too soon.Spurred by the tragic and unnecessary loss of artefacts andarchaeology from the invasion of iraq, she and her colleagues make a persuasive case that a minimum of common sense can not only protect this shared heritage but also enhance the likelihood that a military mission will succeed, and with fewer casualties.This book should be required reading for senior military and civilian leaders, not just in the united states but throughout the world, who are able to initiate the training and education necessary to ensure that planning and targeting personnel will be able to identify significant sites and take every reasonable step to avoid damaging them.' Richard moe, professor emeritus, national trust for historic preservation, us from lawrence of arabia to the monuments men to the contributors within this volume, academic scholars have found themselves engaged in conflict areas, in topics involving conflict, and in unlikely partnerships with military professionals.Motives and methods have varied dramatically over the years, but the over-riding theme of this volume is stewardship.In each case, an author has encountered a situation where the...

And the military Timely essays from experienced contributors examine the damage recent conflict has caused to cultural heritage, and how it may best be safeguarded