The Scientific Study of Mummies
Editorial Reviews
Review
'... this book should be required reading for any serious researcher on the sometimes gory but always fascinating subject of mummies and what they can teach us about human beliefs and behaviour.' Sarah Wiseman, Nature
'... a classic work ...'. The Lancet
'... will become the standard reference text for bioarchaeological studies of mummified human remains and it is unlikely that the book will be superseded in this role for a very long time.' International Journal of Osteoarchaeology
Book Description
Mummies are studied to answer questions about the health, social standing, and beliefs of past human populations, and to reveal the lessons that they present to modern populations. This authoritative reference work explores the reasons why people mummify bodies and the mechanisms by which they are preserved. Arthur Aufderheide details study methods and surveys the myriad examples that can be found worldwide. In addition, he evaluates the use and abuse of mummified bodies throughout the ages, and discusses how mummified remains can be conserved for the future.
The Scientific Study of Mummies
The Scientific Study of Mummies,Arthur C. Aufderheide,Cambridge University Press,0521818265,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Mummies,Paleopathology,Pathology,Science,Science/Mathematics,Archaeology,Biological anthropology,Human biology,Science / Biology
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