| Sarcophilia, cremation and Sir Henry Thompson (1820-1904). | |
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PMID: 20029076 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Sarcophilia, a neologism for an attachment to human remains, is set in a review of the history of the disposal of the dead. The ancient practice of cremation was relaunched late in the 19th century by the urological surgeon cum social reformer Sir Henry Thompson. He was stimulated by Edwin Chadwick and Charles Dickens, and by Charles Darwin's observations on the earthworm. Sarcophilia is the reason for the controversial Human Tissue Act of 2004. |
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Authors:
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E H Jellinek |
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Type: Biography; Journal Article; Portraits |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of medical biography Volume: 17 ISSN: 1758-1087 ISO Abbreviation: J Med Biogr Publication Date: 2009 Nov |
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Created Date: 2009-12-23 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9308895 Medline TA: J Med Biogr Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 202-5 Citation Subset: IM; Q |
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ruth@oxgangs10.freeserve.co.uk |
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Henry Thompson; Thomas Spencer Wells |
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