Earthly Remains: The History and Science of Preserved Human Bodies
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Book Description
The preserved remains of other human beings hold a special fascination for the living. Earthly Remains explores the history and science behind such phenomena and examine cases ranging from ancient Egyptian mummies to twentieth-century politicians, from Iron Age bog bodies to cryonics and modern preservation techniques. After explaining the scientific processes of decay, the authors move o... More
Book Information
Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
Binding | Hardcover (4 editions) |
Reading Level | Young Adults |
# of Pages | 216 |
ISBN-10 | 0195218523 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0195218527 |
Publication Date | 04/18/2002 |
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About Michael Parker Pearson (Author) : Michael Parker Pearson is a published author of young adult books. Published credits of Michael Parker Pearson include Earthly Remains.
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