Prof. Gunther von Hagens' body worlds : the anatomical exhibition of real human bodies / [catalogue, Gunther von Hagens, Angelina Whalley ; photographs, Gunther von Hagens; translation, Francis Kelly].
| Other author | Hagens, Gunther von. |
| Other author | Whalley, Angelina. |
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | Heidelberg : Institute for Plastination, 2002. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (70 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Supplemental Content | OTHER INFORMATION |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Body worlds |
| Cover title | Discover the mysteries under your skin. |
| Portion of title | Körperwelten |
| Portion of title | Professor Gunther von Hagens' body worlds |
| Contents | 1. Introduction -- 2. Concept/The Exhibition Adventure -- 3. The Locomotive System -- 4. The Nervous System -- 5. The Internal Organs -- 6. The Respiratory System -- 7. The Cardiovascular System -- 8. The Digestive System -- 9. The Urinary Tract and Reproductive Organs -- Ch. 10. The spatial relationship between organs -- 11. Prenatal Development -- 12. Interview with Prof. Dr. Gunther von Hagens. |
| Abstract | "Witness the exhibition that literally gets under your skin and where nobody can remain indifferent. More than 8 million vistors have already admired them: the authentic anatomical specimen from Prof. von Hagens - uniquely beautiful and instructive. Experience a digital reunion with the Runner, the Chess Player, the Posed Plastination with Skin, and other plastinates. Meet the man behind the BODY WORLDS, his pioneering invention, his work."--From back of case cover. |
| Abstract | "You will find on this DVD: a commented tour through the exhibition; explanations on the revolutionary plastination technique; pictures of the creation of the mega-plastinate "Rearing Horse with Rider"; an interview with Prof. Gunther von Hagens, inventor and exhibition organiser; information material on the exhibition."--From back of case cover. |
| General note | At head of title on case: "Discover the mysteries under your skin." |
| Type of file/data | 4:3 PAL; Dolby Digital. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Technical details | System Requirements: PC(Pentium 2 with 300 MHz, 64 MB RAM, operating system Win 95/98/2000) or a Power MacIntosh (starting with Mac OS 8.6) with DVD drive. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | QM25 .H342 2002 DVD | ✔ Available | Place Hold |