Abstract The paper describes the "Bodies" exhibit, one of several traveling science exhibitions illustrating human anatomy through a remarkable use of real human cadavers. The paper explains that the exhibit includes whole plasticized corpses placed in athletic poses that show off the inner workings of the human body, as well as body parts, for a more in-depth analysis of organs and systems. The paper is of the opinion that in spite of its coldly scientific vibe, the exhibit is well-managed, inspiring and highly informative.
From the Paper "In addition to the general goriness of the exhibit, the source of the bodies has cause considerable controversy. Unlike von Hagen's, the bodies in the Seattle exhibit were those of people who died of natural causes but were unclaimed by friends or relatives (Doughton). Because they were unclaimed, the bodies were donated to a medical hospital and were later plasticized for Bodies. Dr. Sui Hongjin, a protege of Dr. Hagens, was in charge of the plasticization technique used on the bodies on display in the exhibit (Doughton)."
Tags: plasticization, cadavers, organs, muscle, groups, systems
Abstract Discusses use of human body parts for transplant operations. Problem of imbalance between supply and demand for human organs. Free market approach. Human organ harvesting. Whether supply will grow as donors or families of cadavers respond to high prices paid for human organs. Four exhibits in addition to paper.
From the Paper "CONSIDERING A MARKET FOR HUMAN ORGANS: A SUPPORTIVE POSITION ASSESSMENT
In the United States, a country that regularly condemns human rights abuses, including trafficking in human organs, in other countries, amoral economists, politically conservative organizations that regularly condemn fetal cell research, and others who view "the market" as God (with a Capital G), promote the concept of a free market in human organs. The usual justification for this concept is that the non-market regulation of the collection and assignment of human body parts for transplant operations is a failure because it allows the development of an imbalance between the supply and the demand for human organs (Schiller 1).
According to the proponents of a free market in human body ..."
Abstract This paper examines how, prior to modern medicine and the advent of forensic toxicological sciences, death from intentional poisoning was often indistinguishable from natural causes and how, consequently, poisoning with toxic substances was a preferred form of murder throughout human history until relatively recently. It looks at how modern toxicology consists of several distinct scientific specialties: Descriptive, mechanical, and regulatory. It discusses how forensic toxicologists examine blood and other fluids extracted from victims of crimes, as well as organs and other viscera removed from cadavers.
From the Paper "As the pharmaceutical and chemical industries grew, many more toxic
substances became available to those who would use them for nefarious purposes. These synthetic alkaloids required an entirely different method of identification, such as paper chromatography, based on separation of substances based on their respective molecular size and other chemical properties such as polarity, introduced in the middle of the twentieth century. The final conceptual and technological advance that marked the modern era of forensic toxicology was the subsequent development of gas chromatography and spectrometry , which enable the very precise identification of thousands of different toxic compounds and an accurate measurement of their exact concentrations within organic tissues."
Abstract Organ donation is removing specific tissues of the human body for transplanting or grafting into another person. Both cadavers and living persons can be donors, but both also have to fulfill certain criterion in order to eligibly donate. This paper examines how bioethics, politics and personal issues have arisen in concern of organ donation.
From the Paper "There is a waiting list for legal organs to be donated but for indeterminate lengths of time. The fear of literally dying while still waiting to be a recipient has pushed people to deal with the black market. The "black market organ donation" relies upon the ends justifying the means. This is discussed in teleological and utilitarian issues. Concern also focused on the imbalance of the trade because the market is for only those who can afford, therefore only gives chance for the well-off. The black market has been referred to as the transplant trade outside of the United States. Legalization of the international organ trade would lead to increased supply, lowering prices. Therefore the poor might be able to afford such organs as well."
Abstract This paper explains that the academic discipline known as humanities is the study of how man interprets the world around him. The author points out that the key point for distinguishing humanities from other modes of human inquiry is the fact that humanities are based on historical and expressive interpretation rather than theory and logic. The paper relates that the study of humanities changes in each generation with the quest for the purpose and meaning of human life. The author underscores that one of the more controversial ways that the arts have been affected by modern humanities is the showcasing of human bodies as art, such as an art exhibition now touring the United States in which some displays have cadavers doing various normal human activities.
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From the Paper "Frank Lloyd Wright is one the foremost fathers of modern American architecture. He believed that past methods for architecture were relied too heavily. Wright made it a point to reject the 19th century European architecture that people were used to. His style was attributed to the blocks he played with as a child and from modern Japanese architecture. Since the world was going through a new industrial period, Wright felt is was necessary to include materials that emphasized the world around him. He began to use materials such as steel and glass in his architecture."
An analysis of the dinner sequence at the Nicolais' in the film noir movie, "In a Lonely Place," showing how it foreshadows the justification of Dix's paranoia.
Abstract This paper presents an in-depth analysis of the scene at the Nicolais' dinner table from Nicholas Ray's film noir movie "In a Lonely Place," showing the many ways in which it indicates that the paranoia of the character of Dix is justified and that people are spying on him. The writer describes the scene in almost shot-for-shot detail, showing how the props, the angles from which the shots are taken, the poses and movements of the characters and the way in which they are filmed all work together to emphasize the currents behind what the characters say and build up Dix's paranoia. This paper contains figures.
From the Paper "The sequence begins with Dix and Brub sitting at the dinner table and ends when Dix is about to direct Brub and his wife in a re-enactment of the Mildred Atkinson murder. Dix is seen pouring sugar into what seems to be coffee, thus suggesting the end of the meal. There is a wide shot of the entire table, which looks to be set up for four people. Sylvia was expecting or perhaps hoping that Dix might bring a friend, as suggested by her. Three forks are visible next to the unused plate. She seems to have made an effort for such a simple and supposedly improvised reunion. There is a shot showing her entrance into the room (still 1). It is not known if she has absented herself from the meal for any reason and for how long. She is not smiling and there is a shadow over half of her face."
