Stiff The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

DESCRIPTION : For two thousand years, cadavers some willingly, some unwittingly have been involved in sciences boldest strides and weirdest undertakings. Theyve tested Frances first guillotines, ridden the NASA Space Shuttle, been crucified in a Parisian laboratory to test the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin, and helped solve the mystery of TWA Flight 800. For every new surgical procedure, from heart transplants to gender confirmation surgery, cadavers have helped make history in their quiet way. Delightfulthough never disrespectful (Les Simpson, Time Out New York), Stiff investigates the strange lives of our bodies postmortem and answers the question: What should we do after we die? 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 Gross, educational, and unexpectedly sidesplitting. Entertainment Weekly PRODUCT DETAILS : ISBN : 9780393881721 BY (AUTHOR) Roach, Mary PUBLISHER : WW Norton & Co PUBLICATION DATE : September 07, 2021 COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : United States IMPRINT : WW Norton & Co LANGUAGE : English AGE : General PRODUCT FORM : Paperback / softback DIMENSION : 211 mm x 140 mm WEIGHT : 252 g PRODUCT CATEGORY : Biography, Literature & Literary studies Mathematics & Science Medicine & Nursing Society & Social Sciences