Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

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Stiffis 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.

Book Details

ISBN13 9780393324822
ISBN10 0393324826
Series/Work OL7986135W View on OpenLibrary
Publisher W. W. Norton Company
Pages 304
Language ENG
Created At January 30, 2025
Updated At April 18, 2025
Last OL update January 18, 2025

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