abstract: This thesis explores the implications that the outcome of a certain U.S. lawsuit involving antiquities could have on practices and programs in the United States, related to cultural heritage and history. This paper examines the Rubin et al case, which sought to attach a collection of ancient Persian artifacts (known as The Persepolis Tablets) as a source of legal compensation. Presented as a case study, and using primary and secondary research sources, this paper analyzes the Rubin et al lawsuit and the factors that led to its initiation, and seeks to determine how and why adverse consequences could result from its final ruling. This thesis demonstrates that the final decision in the lawsuit could leave a negative impact on a number of practices related to cultural heritage in the United States, especially with regards to cultural and academic institutions such as museums and universities. / Dissertation/Thesis / M.A. History 2011
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:asu.edu/item:14374 |
Date | January 2011 |
Contributors | Ahouraiyan, Taraneh (Author), Warren-Findley, Jannelle (Advisor), Warrren-Findley, Jannelle (Committee member), Thompson, Victoria (Committee member), Smith, Louis (Committee member), Arizona State University (Publisher) |
Source Sets | Arizona State University |
Language | English |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Masters Thesis |
Format | 165 pages |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/, All Rights Reserved |
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