Book contents
- Human Remains
- Cambridge Texts in Human Bioarcheology and Osteoarchaeology
- Human Remains
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 A History of Human Remains in Museum and Other Collections
- 2 Human Remains and Scientific Research
- 3 The Legal Aspects of Human Remains
- 4 Ethical Considerations for Human Remains
- 5 Good Practice in Curating Human Remains
- 6 Other Belief Systems and the Care of Human Remains
- 7 A History of Repatriation
- 8 Repatriation Today
- 9 The Importance of Provenance
- 10 Reburial and the Alternatives
- 11 Where Do We Go from Here?
- Answers
- References
- Index
7 - A History of Repatriation
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 28 February 2020
Book contents
- Human Remains
- Cambridge Texts in Human Bioarcheology and Osteoarchaeology
- Human Remains
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 A History of Human Remains in Museum and Other Collections
- 2 Human Remains and Scientific Research
- 3 The Legal Aspects of Human Remains
- 4 Ethical Considerations for Human Remains
- 5 Good Practice in Curating Human Remains
- 6 Other Belief Systems and the Care of Human Remains
- 7 A History of Repatriation
- 8 Repatriation Today
- 9 The Importance of Provenance
- 10 Reburial and the Alternatives
- 11 Where Do We Go from Here?
- Answers
- References
- Index
Summary
The history of the repatriation movements in the major claimant countries is detailed in this chapter. The drivers for communities to begin to ask for return of remains are discussed and similarities and differences between distinct communities examined. Some landmark repatriation claims are examined in this context and the role of third parties and activists are examined. Major cases of returns from former colonial powers are also examined to see how these were originally dealt with and what lessons were learnt.
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- Human RemainsCuration, Reburial and Repatriation, pp. 93 - 108Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2020