Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

Mary Roach takes readers on a fascinating, macabre, and often humorous journey into the lives of human cadavers. For two thousand years, dead bodies have been involved in science's boldest strides and weirdest undertakings. From early anatomy lessons to modern-day crash tests and forensic research, Roach explores how the deceased have contributed to medical progress and safety. This book is a compelling blend of science and history that treats its unusual subject matter with both curiosity and profound respect for the human form.

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