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Human remains : guide for museums and academic institutions

by Vicki Cassman, Nancy Odegaard, Joseph Powell

This edited volume offers practical guidance on the care, conservation and curation of human remains in museums and academic institutions. It covers key areas ranging from ethical questions to storage and transport issues.

Accession 1648 ISBN 9780759109544 Publisher Alta Mira
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