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Informationen zum Autor Masha Lafont lives and works near Paris, France. Klappentext The illicit traffic of art is an important problem that affects modern life all over the world. This work addresses the issue using the showcase of Cambodia, where looters systematically destroy cultural heritage. Beginning with an overview of Cambodian history and culture, it explores every aspect of the illicit traffic of Cambodian art. It analyzes the history, size, and structure of art trafficking in Cambodia, its growth and profit margins, and the participants and international crime syndicate involved. It also describes the "demand" side of the story: antique dealers, collectors, auction houses, and museums. The work deals with the impact of the illicit trafficking on the legal, political, and economic systems of Cambodia, as well as its effect on archeological, historical, and religious values and the cultural identity of the nation. The work also analyzes the current long-term and short-term policies proposed by the Cambodian government and suggests policy alternatives that may be implemented by the Cambodian authorities. An appendix includes the description of all cases of the restitution of objects of Khmer art. Zusammenfassung The illicit traffic of art is an important problem that affects modern life all over the world. This work addresses this issue using the showcase of Cambodia! where looters systematically destroy cultural heritage. Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Abbreviations and Special Terms Introduction 1. The Illicit Traffic of Art from Cambodia 2. The "Demand" Side of the Story 3. Impact of Illicit Trafficking on the Cultural and Socio-Economic Systems in Cambodia 4. Conclusion Appendix: Restitution of Khmer Art Notes Bibliography Index
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Masha Lafont lives and works near Paris, France.
