critiques what they call "retentive cultural nationalisms" of "source-nations" who insist that archaeological artifacts should remain in the country of origin. The authors of the book present themselves as "cultural internationalists" who consider ancient artifacts as works of art that need to be circulated (in the antiquities market, Western museums, among Western collectors) to promote a "cultural understanding". Cultural property is internationally protected by the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and the UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property. References External links Andrew Lawler, "Impending War Stokes Battle Over Fate of Iraqi Antiquities" (Science 31 January 2003: Vol. 299. no. 5607, p. 643). David D'Arcy, "Legal group to fight "retentionist" policies.". Art Newspaper October 24, 2002. Zainab Bahrani, "Looting and Conquest" (The Nation, May 26, 2003) UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property Archaeological Institute of America's Code of Ethics ACCP website 2002 establishments in the United States Culture of New York City Heritage organizations Organizations based in New York City