Cultural Law
International, Comparative, and Indigenous

A collection on cultural law that demonstrates efficacy of comparative, international, and indigenous law in the context of culture-related issues.

James A. R. Nafziger (Author), Robert Kirkwood Paterson (Author), Alison Dundes Renteln (Author)

9781107613096, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 28 April 2014

1012 pages, 3 b/w illus. 1 table
25.3 x 17.7 x 3.6 cm, 1.6 kg

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.

1. Cultural law: an introduction
2. 'Culture' and 'law' – the basics
3. Cultural heritage law: introduction
4. Cultural material: protection and cooperation
5. Cultural material: rectification, criminal justice, and dispute resolution
6. Intangible cultural heritage
7. Museums
8. Sports
9. Religion
10. Language and freedom of linguistic expression.

Subject Areas: Comparative law [LAM], Law [L]