Synopsis
This text examines why the African past, namely its art and antiquities, is disappearing at a rate perhaps unmatched in any other part of the world. Each essay looks at the international network of looting and trafficking, and the conclusion discusses specific steps that could halt the disappearance of Africa'a cultural heritage. The text presents an indictment of African contributions to the problem, and the contributors include African government and museum officials, members of international agencies,academics, and journalists.
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About the Author
PETER R. SCHMIDT is the former Director of the Center for African Studies and Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Florida. RODERICK J. MCINTOSH is Professor of Anthropology at Rice University.
Review
Why is Africa's past disappearing at an unusual rate? Contributors here are African government and museum officials, journalists and members of international agencies who examine the network of trafficking and looting which is plundering Africa's archaeological and historical heritage. Each contributor provides a scholarly, technical viewpoint based on a particular concern or focus: the result is an excellent college-level text. -- Midwest Book Review
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