A Traffic of Dead Bodies

Anatomy and Embodied Social Identity in Nineteenth-Century America

Auteurs

• Michael Sappol

Paramètres

• 446 pages
• 16 heures de lecture

• Histoire
• Mort
• Nonfiction
• Recherche

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Exploring the world of bodysnatching and anatomical practices, the narrative delves into how 19th-century American physicians shaped their professional identity through anatomy. It highlights the tension between medical authority and societal resistance, showcasing a diverse cast including middle-class individuals, unorthodox healers, and health reformers. These characters navigated the complexities of life and death, challenging and redefining their social identities in a rapidly changing medical landscape.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2004
• Reliure: (souple)