Coroners in the 19th Century South
August 27, 2023
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August 27, 2023
Coroners in the 19th Century South
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Summary
Professor Stephen Berry talked about coroners in the 19th century South. He discussed the role of a coroner as an agent of the state and talked about the records created from coroner inquests. He argued that coroners can shed light on the emerging patterns of death within a society and spot potential threats to public health such as diseases or a lack of industrial safety.
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