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Book SynopsisWhen compared to terrorism, drugs and violent crimes that occupy the news today art is not considered as important. But, as it turns out, art and cultural crime is currently ranked as the third-largest criminal enterprise in the world. What exactly is art crime? Why does art matter? And what is law enforcement doing to prevent this crime today? Due to the misleading portrayal of art crime in the entertainment industry people have the flawed belief that art and cultural crime doesn't damage anyone in a direct way. And the truth of the matter is that this crime results in the loss of billions of dollars annually. Art and cultural crime is not simply focused on museums or private displays, the loss of art directly affects our cultural identity and history. Napoleon moved from one region to the next collecting art and sending as much as possible back to France. The Nazis looted cultural property from every territory they occupied. And there have been various cases of ISIL and ISIS destroyi
Trade ReviewThough it first brings to mind cinematic heists and Hollywood glamour, art crime is in fact a serious international problem, involving organized crime and even terrorism. Books like this one go a long way to introducing the real facts about this phenomenon, and delve deep into the dark side of the art world. -- Noah Charney, Phd, professor specializing in art crime and founder of ARCA (Association for Research into Crimes against Art)
Stealing History: A Deeper Understanding to Art and Cultural Crimes is an excellent read. This book is concise and yet rich with material covering an under-addressed area of criminal justice studies—crimes relating to art and culture. Consequently, the book fills an important void in the literature. The book is well-written and well-sourced and would make an excellent primary or supplemental text in any number of criminology and law enforcement courses. -- Jeff Bumgarner, Department Head and Professor of Criminal Justice and Political Science, North Dakota State University
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1: Medias Portrayal of Art Crime 2: Why Does Art Matter? 3: What is Art Crime? 4: History of Art, and Art Related Crimes 5: Cultural Differences Between United States and Europe, and How it Affects Art Crime 6: Looting of Art and Archaeological Sites 7: Economic Impact of Art and Art Related Crimes 8: Museums: Our Identity and Culture 9: Police Demands, Scrutiny, Education, And The Future 10: Ways in Which Law Enforcement Can Focus on Art Crimes 11: Security & Policing in Art Crime Throughout the World 12: Growth of Art Crime, and Art Crime Prevention Bibliography
