Earthly remains : the history and science of preserved human bodies / Andrew T. Chamberlain and Michael Parker Pearson.

Author/creator Chamberlain, Andrew, 1954-
Other author Parker Pearson, Michael, 1957-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Oxford University Press, 2001.
Description207 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
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Contents Preface -- Myths and realities of preservation and decay -- Bog bodies -- Mummified bodies -- Frozen bodies -- Impressions of the dead -- To infinity and beyond?
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [191]-199) and index.
LCCN 2001036515
ISBN0195218523
ISBN9780195218527
ISBN0714127558
ISBN9780714127552