Earthly Remains: The History & Science of Preserved Bodies - Hardcover
The preserved remains of other human beings hold a fascination for the living. This volume explores the history & science behind such phenomena & examines cases ranging from Egyptian mummies to 20th-century politicians, from Iron Age bog bodies to the finds at Pompeii. Discusses: the scientific processes of decay; the bog bodies of Europe; mummification, Egyptian examples, & the Chincorror people from S. Amer.; preserving bodies by the environ., such as freezing; the discovery of bodies preserved in outline form, such as Pompeii, & the scientific processes involved in unearthing & interpreting such finds; & modern techniques such as cryonics, cloning, DNA & suspended animation. Extensively illustrated in color & black & white.
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- PublisherDiane Pub Co
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0756767237
- ISBN 13 9780756767235
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages207
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