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The Intersection of Medicine, Ethics, and Human Anatomy

This chapter investigates the eerie history of medical books crafted from human skin, focusing on the doctors involved and the ethical dilemmas they faced. It contextualizes the 19th century as a transformative period for medicine, where advancements in training and dissection redefined the relationship between practitioners and patients.

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