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The Anatomy Act Of 1832: The Story Of Bodysnatching, Dissections, And The Rise Of Anatomy, Rebecca Burrows Nov 2019

The Anatomy Act Of 1832: The Story Of Bodysnatching, Dissections, And The Rise Of Anatomy, Rebecca Burrows

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The Anatomy Act of 1832, a story of bodysnatching and dissections, changed the face of anatomy in 19th century Britain with its somewhat violent beginnings, controversial creation, and important ramifications towards medicine and society.


19th Century Developments In Food Preservation, Jessica Mitchell Apr 2019

19th Century Developments In Food Preservation, Jessica Mitchell

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This paper describes the essential contributions of Nicolas Appert, Peter Durand, and Louis Pasteur to how food was preserved. From the earliest stages of canning and jarring to pasteurizing, the 19th century housed the some of the most significant growth in the development of safety and longevity of food.