| Author |
Anonymous |
| Title |
Body-snatching
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy,1824.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 44.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Body-Snatching" by Anonymous is a medical pamphlet written in the early 19th century. It addresses the vital importance of anatomical knowledge in the fields of medicine and surgery, highlighting the dire consequences of ignorance among practitioners, particularly concerning body-snatching and dissection practices of the time. The comprehensive discourse aims to inform the public and medical professionals about the necessity of adequate anatomical education for physicians and surgeons. The opening of "Body-Snatching" discusses the essential role of anatomy in medical practice, arguing that understanding human structure is fundamental to both the prevention and treatment of diseases. The author emphasizes the dangerous disconnect between public perception and the realities of medical education, especially regarding the procurement of bodies for study. Various historical and contemporary examples illustrate the effects of medical ignorance, particularly body-snatching incidents that evoke societal horror. The text implies a pressing need for reform in how bodies for anatomical study are sourced, advocating for solutions that prioritize ethical considerations and public benefit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine
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| Subject |
Surgery
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| Subject |
Anatomy
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| Subject |
Body snatching
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69167 |
| Release Date |
Oct 16, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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