There's a fascinating book related to this topic, "Death, Dissection and the Destitute" by Ruth Richardson. Although the primary focus of the book is the circumstances leading up to the Anatomy Act of 1832 and the Act's passage into law, themes today seem much the same today as they ever were. The 2nd edition also has a postscript with a fair chunk of commentary on the current state of affairs around the world.
I did, however, get a few funny looks from fellow commuters whilst reading it on the way to work.
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There's a fascinating book related to this topic, "Death, Dissection and the Destitute" by Ruth Richardson. Although the primary focus of the book is the circumstances leading up to the Anatomy Act of 1832 and the Act's passage into law, themes today seem much the same today as they ever were. The 2nd edition also has a postscript with a fair chunk of commentary on the current state of affairs around the world.
I did, however, get a few funny looks from fellow commuters whilst reading it on the way to work.