The Afterlife of the Leiden Anatomical Collections by Hieke Huistra

The Afterlife of the Leiden Anatomical Collections by Hieke Huistra

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This book blends historical analysis, morbid anecdotes, and humour to show how nineteenth-century students and researchers handled preparations and put them out of the reach of lay audiences. In the process, it reveals what a centuries-old collection can teach us about today’s biobanks.

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The Afterlife of the Leiden Anatomical Collections by Hieke Huistra

This book blends historical analysis, morbid anecdotes, and humour to show how nineteenth-century students and researchers handled preparations and put them out of the reach of lay audiences. In the process, it reveals what a centuries-old collection can teach us about today's biobanks.

Hieke Huistra is an assistant professor in the history of science and medicine at Utrecht University.

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ISBN 13 9781032094588
ISBN 10 1032094583
Title The Afterlife of the Leiden Anatomical Collections
Author Hieke Huistra
Series The History Of Medicine In Context
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2021-06-30
Number of pages 186
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