Corpses in Belgian Anatomy

Corpses in Belgian Anatomy, 1860–1914: Nobody’s Dead is a fascinating exploration of the social, political, and ethical dimensions of human dissection in 19th-century Belgium. This book delves into how unclaimed bodies were used for medical education and how the identities of the dead were erased or redefined in anatomical theaters.

Through rigorous archival research and critical analysis, the book covers:

• The sourcing and selection of cadavers in Belgian medical schools

• Ethical and legal implications of dissection practices

• The intersection of class, identity, and death in medical science

• Shifting attitudes toward the body and medical authority

• Broader cultural meanings of death, medicine, and modernity

This is a must-read for scholars of medical history, bioethics, anthropology, and European studies.