The Destruction of Cultural Heritage in Iraq

"Discussion of the issues surrounding the destruction of cultural property in times of conflict has become a core element in the curricula of a wide range of disciplines at the tertiary level around the world. This book provides an historical statement as of 1st March 2006 concerning the destruction of the cultural heritage in Iraq. It contains a series of short chapters outlining the personal stories of a number of individuals who were - and in most cases continue to be - involved." "This publication examines our attitudes towards the preservation of cultural and heritage resources and, in particular, the growing political awareness of their importance. Although related to a single conflict, taking place at a specific time in history, the relevance of this work goes far beyond these self-imposed boundaries."--BOOK JACKET.Stone, Peter is the author of 'The Destruction of Cultural Heritage in Iraq', published 2008 under ISBN 9781843833840 and ISBN 1843833840.