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Stiff The Curious Lives Of Human Cadavers Mary Roach

Stiff The Curious Lives Of Human Cadavers Mary Roach

Mary Roach's 'Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers' delves into the often-overlooked and surprisingly fascinating journey of human bodies after death. This popular science book humorously explores the diverse, sometimes bizarre, and profoundly significant uses of human cadavers in medical research, anatomical study, crash test simulations, and even attempts at reanimation. Readers will find themselves enlightened by the history of body donation science and entertained by Roach's signature blend of wit and meticulous investigation into what makes cadaver research essential yet largely unseen.