How did the rise of ethical sourcing of cadavers impact resurrectionists?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Resurrectionist
The rise of ethical sourcing of cadavers diminished the demand for resurrectionists, who illegally exhumed bodies for anatomical study. As medical schools began to prioritize consent and legal acquisition of bodies, the practice of grave robbing declined. This shift not only improved ethical standards in medicine but also reduced the criminal activities associated with resurrectionists.