Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

By Mary Roach

Categories: Science & Math

Science writer Mary Roach explores what happens to human bodies donated to science after death. With humor and respect, she visits the researchers who use cadavers for crash tests, surgical training, forensic studies and military experiments, and looks at historical practices such as body snatching. Roach also examines new ideas for disposing of the dead, showing how cadavers have contributed to medical and scientific progress throughout history.

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• Shane Parrish: “Engaging and thoughtful, this book explores the many uses cadavers have. Done with both respect and a quirky curiosity, the author tells a fascinating story about what can happen to our bodies after we die. Reading this also provokes a lot of questions about what is life, and what really matters.”