Mummies, magic and medicine in ancient Egypt David E. James

Mummies, magic and medicine in ancient Egypt David E. JamesThis volume presents the latest research on three of the most important aspects of ancient Egyptian civilisation: mummies, magic and medicine. Drawing on recent archaeological fieldwork, new research on human remains, reassessments of ancient texts and modern experimental archaeology, it seeks to answer some of Egyptology's biggest questions.

is a penetrating look at one man’s life from childhood until his untimely death in the first World War

to bridge the gap in cross-cultural research in cinema and media studies

but much remains to be retrieved and reconstructed

and the crucial works of New Zealand film’s two great father figures

Though the spotlight is on the filmmakers

with particular attention to the achievements of prolific industry figures

It includes insider information about the making

The author explores issues such as the politics of identity and representation

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The book closes with an account of the film’s reception by critics

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