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"One of the funniest and most unusual books of the year....Gross, educational, and unexpectedly sidesplitting."―Entertainment Weekly

Stiff is an oddly compelling, often hilarious exploration of the strange lives of our bodies postmortem. For two thousand years, cadavers―some willingly, some unwittingly―have been involved in science's boldest strides and weirdest undertakings. In this fascinating account, Mary Roach visits the good deeds of cadavers over the centuries and tells the engrossing story of our bodies when we are no longer with them.

About the Author

Mary Roach is the author of Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War,Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void, Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex, Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife, and Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers. Her writing has appeared in Outside, Wired, National Geographic, and the New York Times Magazine, among others. She lives in Oakland, California.

Product details

  • Full Audio MP3 Program
  • Full PDF E-Book Included
  • Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company; 1st edition (May 17, 2004)
  • Language: : English
  • Print Length : 303 pages
  • ISBN-10 : 0393324826
  • ISBN-13 : 978-0393324822

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“One of the funniest and most unusual books of the year….Gross, educational, and unexpectedly sidesplitting.”―Entertainment Weekly

Stiff is an oddly compelling, often hilarious exploration of the strange lives of our bodies postmortem. For two thousand years, cadavers―some willingly, some unwittingly―have been involved in science’s boldest strides and weirdest undertakings. In this fascinating account, Mary Roach visits the good deeds of cadavers over the centuries and tells the engrossing story of our bodies when we are no longer with them.

Review

“This quirky, funny read offers perspective and insight about life, death and the medical profession…. You can close this book with an appreciation of the miracle that the human body really is.” — Tara Parker-Pope ― Wall Street Journal

“A laugh-out-loud funny book… one of those wonderful books that offers up enlightenment in the guise of entertainment.” — Michael Little ― Washington City Paper Published On: 2003-08-17

“As weird as the book gets, Roach manages to convey a sense of respect and appreciation for her subjects.” — Roy Rivenburg ― Los Angeles Times Published On: 2003-06-01

“Roach is authoritative, endlessly curious and drolly funny. Her research is scrupulous and winningly presented.” — Adam Woog ― Seattle Times Published On: 2003-05-11

About the Author

Mary Roach is the author of Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War,Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void, Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex, Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife, and Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers. Her writing has appeared in Outside, Wired, National Geographic, and the New York Times Magazine, among others. She lives in Oakland, California.

Product details

  • Full Audio MP3 Program
  • Full PDF E-Book Included
  • Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company; 1st edition (May 17, 2004)
  • Language: : English
  • Print Length : 303 pages
  • ISBN-10 : 0393324826
  • ISBN-13 : 978-0393324822

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