Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach (English) Paperback Boo

Description: Stiff by Mary Roach Beloved, best-selling science writer Mary Roachs "acutely entertaining, morbidly fascinating" (Susan Adams, Forbes) classic, now with a new epilogue. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher 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. "Delightful—though 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 Author Biography Mary Roach is the author of five best-selling works of nonfiction, including Grunt, Stiff, and, most recently, Fuzz. Her writing has appeared in National Geographic and the New York Times Magazine, among other publications. She lives in Oakland, California. Review "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"A laugh-out-loud funny book... one of those wonderful books that offers up enlightenment in the guise of entertainment." -- Michael Little - Washington City Paper"As weird as the book gets, Roach manages to convey a sense of respect and appreciation for her subjects." -- Roy Rivenburg - Los Angeles Times"Roach is authoritative, endlessly curious and drolly funny. Her research is scrupulous and winningly presented." -- Adam Woog - Seattle Times"Mary Roach is one of an endangered species: a science writer with a sense of humor. She is able to make macabre funny without looting death of its dignity." -- Brian Richard Boylan - Denver Post"Roach writes in an insouciant style and displays her métier in tangents about bizarre incidents in pathological history. Death may have the last laugh, but, in the meantime, Roach finds merriment in the macabre." -- Gilbert Taylor - Booklist"Acutely entertaining, morbidly fascinating." -- Susan Adams - Forbes Review Quote "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." Details ISBN0393881725 Author Mary Roach Short Title Stiff Pages 320 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0393881725 ISBN-13 9780393881721 Format Paperback Subtitle The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers Imprint WW Norton & Co Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-09-07 NZ Release Date 2021-09-07 US Release Date 2021-09-07 UK Release Date 1900-01-01 Publisher WW Norton & Co Publication Date 2021-09-07 DEWEY 611 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132964603;

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