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Bondeson, Jan

 
9780756774721: Buried Alive: The Terrifying History Of Our Most Primal Fear
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ISBN 10: 0756774721 ISBN 13: 9780756774721
Publisher: Diane Pub Co, 2004

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Synopsis

Explores the medicine, folklore,history and literature of Europe and the US to uncover why the fear of being buried alive arose, and whether this fear was warranted. The author looks at various devices to ensure escape if indeed someone was buried alive, and questions whether our modern criteria are truly reliable.

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About the Author

Jan Bondeson, a physician, holds a Ph.D. in experimental medicine and works at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology in London.

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Publisher
Diane Pub Co
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0756774721
ISBN 13 
9780756774721
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
320

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