Finders keepers a tale of archaeological plunder and obsession

Written in his trademark lyrical style, Childs' riveting book carries readers directly into his adventures and discoveries, lifting the curtain on the ethical dilemmas and dark side of archaeology and exploring the field's transgressions against the cultures it tries to preserve.

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Main Author: Childs, Craig, 1967-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Little, Brown and Co., c2010.
Edition:1st ed.
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300 |a x, 274 p. ;  |c 25 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-263) and index. 
505 0 |a pt. 1. In the country of the dead. Amateurs ; The destiny jar ; Treasure hunters ; Unseen things -- pt. 2. Vandalism and other acts of removal. Diggers ; Going to market ; A history of urges ; The chosen ones ; Salvage archaeology -- pt. 3. Where artifacts end up. The golden jar ; Houses of obsession ; Public trust -- pt. 4. In situ. No place like home ; Holding on ; Letting go. 
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