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Stiff: The Curious Lives Of Human Cadavers
Stiff: The Curious Lives Of Human Cadavers
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Life after death is not as simple as it looks. Mary Roach's Stiff lifts the lid off what happens to our bodies once we have died. Bold, original and with a delightful eye for detail, Roach tells us everything we wanted to know about this new frontier in medical science. Interweaving present-day explorations with a history of past attempts to study what it means to be human, Stiff is a deliciously dark investigation for readers of popular science as well as fans of the macabre.
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A fascinating exploration of what happens after death.
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Who is this book for?
If you're curious about the strange and intriguing fate of human bodies post-mortem, this book offers a captivating journey. Mary Roach's witty and eye-opening storytelling makes complex science approachable and even amusing. It's perfect for readers who enjoy dark humor mixed with scientific discovery, offering insights that are both shocking and enlightening.