Body-snatching

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English

Anson Street Press
29 March 2025

Social & cultural history; Crime & criminology; Forensic medicine

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""Body-snatching"" delves into the dark and unsettling history of corpse theft. This meticulously prepared edition explores the practice of body snatching, driven by the desperate need for cadavers in early medical schools. Anonymous in authorship, this historical text examines the social implications of this illicit trade, revealing a hidden side of medical advancement and social history. Discover the world of anatomy, grave robbing, and the lengths to which individuals would go to acquire bodies for scientific study. This book offers a fascinating, if grim, look into a controversial practice, exploring the social context, the criminal element, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding corpse theft. A vital resource for anyone interested in forensic medicine, criminology, or social history, ""Body-snatching"" presents a compelling exploration of a practice that challenged societal norms and fueled scientific progress.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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By: Anonymous
Imprint: Anson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 2mm
Weight: 68g
ISBN: 9781023572880
ISBN 10: 1023572885
Pages: 38
Publication Date: 29 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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