ABSTRACT
The field of mummy studies is expanding and entering a critical phase of its development. Investigators are starting to express concern about the structure and organization of the field as well as the ethical and methodological foundation of the discipline. This chapter looks at trends in mummy research, the results will not only facilitate a critical evaluation of the current state of mummy studies but also stimulate greater integration into the broader bioarchaeological and anthropological fields. It presents the data which clearly indicate that mummy-related research is on the rise. This growth reflects the rich research potential represented by mummified remains and has recently stimulated the field to assess its methodological standards and ethical practices. The chapter explores trends in mummy-related research as represented by journal articles published between 1970 and 2015. It examines where mummy-related research is being published and what type of research questions are being asked.
