The necessity of disinterment, under existing circumstances

"The Necessity of Disinterment, under Existing Circumstances" by William Cooke is a historical defense and explanation of anatomical disinterment. The book addresses the controversy surrounding the author's actions regarding the exhumation of a body. Facing public disapproval, Cooke explains his need for human subjects to teach anatomy and emphasizes the crucial role anatomy plays in medical education. He believes the good that comes from anatomical study justifies the discomfort some have with disinterment and asks for changes in the law. He hopes to provide an easier way for medical schools to obtain bodies, which he thinks will lead to better doctors and a healthier society.