Bringing together leading academics and practitioners from across the globe, this unique collection explores the emerging field of heritage crime studies. Moving beyond the traditional focus on illicit antiquities, the volume identifies the diversity of crimes that affect heritage and outlines various approaches to prevention.

Foreword; Mark Harrison 1. Introduction; Suzie Thomas and Louise Grove Section I: Heritage Crime around the World 2. South African Perspective on Thefts from Museums and Galleries: 2006-2010; Bernadine Benson and Henri Fouché 3. Archaeological Heritage in Peru: Definitions, Perceptions and Imperceptions; Henry Tantaleán 4. Forestry as Heritage Crime: Finland; Vesa Laulumaa 5. Archaeological Heritage Crimes in Romania and Moldova: A Comparative view; Sergiu Musteata 6. Threats to Cultural Heritage in the Cyprus Conflict; Sam Hardy Section II: Tackling Heritage Crime 7. A Situational Approach to Heritage Crime Prevention; Louise Grove and Ken Pease 8. Understanding and Preventing Lead Theft from Churches: A Script Analysis; Victoria Price, Aiden Sidebottom and Nick Tilley 9. Understanding and Attitudes - Heritage Crime in Norway; Brian Kristian Wennberg 10. Developing Policy on Heritage Crime in Southern Africa; Helene Vollgraaff 11. Improving the Treatment of Heritage Crimein Criminal Proceedings: Towards a Better Understanding of the Impact of Heritage Offences; Carolyn Shelbourn 12. The Global Trade in Illicit Antiquities: Some New Directions?; Kenneth Polk 13. Conclusion; What's the Future for Heritage Crime Research?; Suzie Thomas and Louise Grove