Embalming History, Theory And Practice

Sponsored by the American Board of Funeral Service Education Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice Comprehensive and thoroughly updated in the fourth edition, Embalming: History Therapy, and Practice is the leading text in the field. It is the most complete and up-to-date textbook and reference on the interdisciplinary arts and sciences of embalming, restorative art, and mortuary cosmetology for students and practitioners.A special feature is the new full-color photo insert illustrating restorative arts and mortuary cosmetology. Features: bull; Legal, social, technical, health, and other considerations in embalming bull; Full details on chemicals and methods bull; New treatments for jaundiced bodies and bodies with facial trauma resulting in swollen and discolored eyelids bull; The fundamentals of the embalming process now includes greater emphasis on body identification bull; New full-color coverage of special cosmetic applications and restorative procedures bull; Updated chapter on legal procedures with new forms bull; Updated coverage of personal and public health concerns including new coverage of precautions and procedures used with those who died from infectious diseasesMayer, Robert G. is the author of 'Embalming History, Theory And Practice', published 2005 under ISBN 9780071439503 and ISBN 0071439501.