Routledge - Pathology in Practice: Early Modern Europe Book

Explore the hidden history of post-mortem practices through this detailed study of early modern Europe. While modern television often features forensic scenes, the actual history of how dissections shaped medical knowledge remains largely unknown to many. This book provides a fresh account of dissections performed on individuals who died from disease or under unclear circumstances. By examining diverse sources such as legal records, learned publications, and notes taken directly at the dissection table, the text explains how autopsies influenced the medical understanding of pathology. The research covers a wide geographic area, including major historical centers like Rome, Amsterdam, and Geneva. This work is an essential resource for those interested in the history of medicine, anthropology, and the social sciences, offering a deep look into how early medical practitioners interpreted death and disease.