Finding solutions for protecting and sharing archaeological heritage resources /Anne P Underhill; Lucy C Salazar

Contents; Contributors; About the Editors; Chapter 1; The History of Perception and Protection of Cultural Heritage in China; Introduction; Attitudes Regarding Cultural Heritage During the Early Historic Era; The Rise of Awareness About the Protection of Cultural Heritage; Steps Taken to Protect Cultural Heritage in China After 1949; Recent Problems and Efforts in Cultural Heritage Protection; Conclusions; References; Chapter-2; Strategies of Cultural Heritage Management in Hokkaido, Northern Japan from the Perspective of Public Archaeology; Introduction The Minamikayabe Area: Environmental Features and History of Human OccupationExcavation of the Ofune Site; Excavation of the Kakinoshima Site; The National Treasure "Hollow Clay Figure" and the Jomon Culture Center; Contemporary Significance of the Jomon Culture and Measures of Preservation; Conclusions; References; Chapter-3; The Ruinscape: UNESCO, the State, and the Construction of Identity and Heritage in Phimai, Thailand; Introduction; Prasat Hin Phimai and the State; Stakeholder Rights; Site Management of Prasat Hin Phimai; The Role of Tourism; The Future of Phimai; Conclusions Conservation Results and RecommendationsSustainable Community Involvement; References; Chapter-6; Analyzing "Markets" for Sustainable Preservation: A Jordanian Case Study; Introduction; The Jordanian Market; Demand Opportunity and Risk; Product Potential and Risk; Relationship Risk; Chapter-7; The Machu Picchu Solution: A New Approach to Cultural Patrimony Disputes; Introduction; Historical Background; The Machu Picchu Solution; Implementation of the Agreement; Conclusions; References; Chapter-8 Participation of the Local Community in Archaeological Heritage Management in the North Highlands of PeruIntroduction; Voice and Action from the Community; Rejection of Community Involvement; The Huacaloma Case; The "Juanita" Case; Social Development and Preservation of Archaeological Sites; The Possibility of Combining Social Memory and History: the Kuntur Wasi Case; Conclusion: Contradiction and Conflict Over Conceptualization of Archaeological Sites; References; Chapter-9; Huacas del Sol y de la Luna Project: Inclusion with Local and Regional Social Developmen

This volume provides case studies about successful strategies employed in diverse world areas for the protection of archaeological heritage resources. Some chapters focus on a search for solutions arrived at by diverse groups of people working in specific areas rather than simply describing loss of cultural heritage. Other chapters provide a long-term view of intensified efforts at protection of archaeological resources. The authors describe challenges and solutions derived by concerned people in eastern Asia (China, Japan, Thailand), West Africa, Easter Island, Jordan, Honduras and more than one area of Peru. All of the authors draw upon deep, personal involvement with the protection of cultural heritage in each area. This volume is a timely addition to a growing number of conferences and publications about the management of cultural heritage--both archaeological and historical.