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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
W W Norton & Co Inc
Publication date
May 1, 2004
Pages
304
Binding
Paperback
Edition
Reprint
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780393324822
ISBN-10
0393324826
Dimensions
0.75 by 6 by 8.25 in.
Weight
0.60 lbs.
Original list price
$15.95
Other format details
sci/tech
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
A compelling look inside the world of forensics examines the use of human cadavers in a wide range of endeavors, including research into new surgical procedures, the testing of the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin, space exploration, a Tennessee human decay research facility, and a Scandinavian funeral directors' conference on human composting. Reprint. 100,000 first printing.
Editions
Hardcover
Large print edition from Thorndike Pr (October 1, 2003)
9780786258536 | details & prices | 453 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 1.00 in. | 1.25 lbs | List price $29.95
About: Examines the use of human cadavers in a wide range of endeavors, including research into new surgical procedures, space exploration, and a Tennessee human decay research facility.
About: Examines the use of human cadavers in a wide range of endeavors, including research into new surgical procedures, space exploration, and a Tennessee human decay research facility.
1 edition from W W Norton & Co Inc (April 1, 2003)
9780393050936 | details & prices | 303 pages | 5.75 × 8.50 × 1.00 in. | 1.05 lbs | List price $23.95
About: A look inside the world of forensics examines the use of human cadavers in a wide range of endeavors, including research into new surgical procedures, space exploration, and a Tennessee human decay research facility.
About: A look inside the world of forensics examines the use of human cadavers in a wide range of endeavors, including research into new surgical procedures, space exploration, and a Tennessee human decay research facility.
Paperback
The price comparison is for this edition
Reprint edition from W W Norton & Co Inc (May 1, 2004)
9780393324822 | details & prices | 304 pages | 6.00 × 8.25 × 0.75 in. | 0.60 lbs | List price $15.95
About: A look inside the world of forensics examines the use of human cadavers in a wide range of endeavors, including research into new surgical procedures, space exploration, and a Tennessee human decay research facility.
About: A look inside the world of forensics examines the use of human cadavers in a wide range of endeavors, including research into new surgical procedures, space exploration, and a Tennessee human decay research facility.
CD/Spoken Word
With Shelly Frasier (other contributor) |
Unabridged edition from Tantor Media Inc (January 30, 2005)
9781400130979 | details & prices | 6.75 × 6.50 × 1.00 in. | 0.65 lbs | List price $59.99
About: A look inside the world of forensics examines the use of human cadavers in a wide range of endeavors, including research into new surgical procedures, space exploration, and a Tennessee human decay research facility.
About: A look inside the world of forensics examines the use of human cadavers in a wide range of endeavors, including research into new surgical procedures, space exploration, and a Tennessee human decay research facility.
Unabridged edition from Tantor Media Inc (October 1, 2003)
9781400100972 | details & prices | 5.00 × 7.50 × 1.00 in. | 0.55 lbs | List price $29.99
About: An oddly compelling, often hilarious exploration of the strange lives of our bodies postmortem.
About: An oddly compelling, often hilarious exploration of the strange lives of our bodies postmortem.
With Shelly Frasier |
Mp3 una edition from Tantor Media Inc (September 30, 2003)
9781400150977 | details & prices | 5.25 × 7.50 × 0.50 in. | 0.22 lbs | List price $19.99
This edition also contains Stiff
This edition also contains Stiff
Reinforced
from Demco Media (August 30, 2004)
9780606312615 | details & prices | 304 pages | 5.50 × 8.50 × 1.00 in. | 0.80 lbs | List price $23.40
About: A look inside the world of forensics examines the use of human cadavers in a wide range of endeavors, including research into new surgical procedures, space exploration, and a Tennessee human decay research facility.
About: A look inside the world of forensics examines the use of human cadavers in a wide range of endeavors, including research into new surgical procedures, space exploration, and a Tennessee human decay research facility.
Prebinding
Reprint edition from Paw Prints (May 22, 2008)
9781435287426 | details & prices | 304 pages | 5.50 × 8.50 × 1.00 in. | 0.78 lbs | List price $22.95
from Turtleback Books (May 1, 2004)
9781417666287 | details & prices | 8.50 × 5.50 × 1.00 in. | 0.85 lbs | List price $25.70
About: A look inside the world of forensics examines the use of human cadavers in a wide range of endeavors, including research into new surgical procedures, space exploration, and a Tennessee human decay research facility.
About: A look inside the world of forensics examines the use of human cadavers in a wide range of endeavors, including research into new surgical procedures, space exploration, and a Tennessee human decay research facility.
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