Death defied the anatomy lessons of Frederik Ruysch

Summary: Until well into the nineteenth century, Frederik Ruysch enjoyed international fame as an anatomist. He owed his renown to a preparation method that greatly aided early-modern scientists in their exploration of the human body and transformed dissection fro.

Record details

ISBN: 9789004188563 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9004188568 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9789004187849
ISBN: 9004187847
Physical Description: electronic resource
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1 online resource (xvi, 470 p.) : ill.
Publisher: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatBulkString:jan.10.13 CatMonthString:jan.13 Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The anatomy lesson -- Established and envied -- Under fire -- Ruysch at work -- Rivals -- The collection -- The return of Peter the Great -- Reproduction -- Latter days -- Ruysch's legacy.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.