Den vardagliga liköppningen: Obduktion och liköppning i dagstidningarna under 1800-talets två sista decennier

Sammanfattning: This thesis describes and analyses conceptions of autopsy, human dissection and cremation expressed in Swedish newspapers, during the last two decades of the 19th century. The main purpose of the study is to compare previous research that has stated that there was a general reluctance to all forms of autopsy and human dissection during the time. This is done by analysing newspaper articles in a searchable digital database, with terms relating to autopsy and human dissection. Attitudes that appear in the material are based on cultural values, scientific interests but also on social affiliation. The findings show that it is hard to speak about a general dislike of autopsy and human dissection during the last two decades of the 19th century. The general belief expressed in the newspapers shows a neutral approach to autopsy and human dissection at this time.