Cultural law : international, comparative, and indigenous / James A.R. Nafziger, Robert Kirkwood Paterson, Alison Dundes Renteln.
"A unique collection of materials and commentary on cultural law that demonstrates the reality and efficacy of comparative, international, and indigenous law and legal practices in the dynamic context of culture-related issues"--Provided by publisher
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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2010.
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| Summary: | "A unique collection of materials and commentary on cultural law that demonstrates the reality and efficacy of comparative, international, and indigenous law and legal practices in the dynamic context of culture-related issues"--Provided by publisher "Cultural law is a new and exciting field of study and practice. The core themes of linguistic and other cultural rights, cultural heritage, traditional crafts and knowledge, the performing arts, sports, and religion are of fundamental importance to people around the world, engaging them at the grass roots and often commanding their daily attention. The related legal processes are both significant and complex. This unique collection of materials and commentary on cultural law covers a broad range of themes. Opening chapters explore critical issues involving cultural activities, artifacts, and status as well as the fundamental concepts of culture and law. Subsequent chapters examine the dynamic interplay of law and culture with respect to each of the core themes. The materials demonstrate the reality and efficacy of comparative, international, and indigenous law and legal practices in the dynamic context of culture-related issues. Throughout the book, these issues are presented at multiple levels of legal authority: international, national, and subnational"--Provided by publisher |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxvii, 1012 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780511744808 0511744803 9780511750267 0511750269 9780511751004 0511751001 1107613094 9781107613096 1107210208 9781107210202 1283329425 9781283329422 9786613329424 6613329428 0511743718 9780511743719 0511742649 9780511742644 |
| DOI: | 10.1017/CBO9780511751004 |
| Language: | English. |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Source of description: Print version record. |