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Stiff by Mary Roach (2004, Trade Paperback)
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"Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers" by Mary Roach is a trade paperback book published by Norton & Company, Incorporated. The book delves into the fascinating world of forensic medicine, discussing topics such as anatomy, ethics, and death & dying. Roach's engaging storytelling explores the complexities surrounding human cadavers, making it a unique read for those interested in science, medicine, and social sciences. With a publication year of 2004 and 320 pages, this book offers a captivating examination of the afterlife and its related disciplines.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherNorton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
ISBN-100393324826
ISBN-139780393324822
eBay Product ID (ePID)2422135
Product Key Features
Book TitleStiff
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicForensic Medicine, Ethics, Death & Dying, Journalism, Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology, Anatomy
Publication Year2004
GenreLanguage Arts & Disciplines, Social Science, Science, Medical
AuthorMary Roach
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight9.5 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsAs weird as the book gets, Roach manages to convey a sense of respect and appreciation for her subjects., A laugh-out-loud funny book... one of those wonderful books that offers up enlightenment in the guise of entertainment., 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., 'Uproariously funny' doesn't seem a likely description for a book on cadavers. However, Roach... has done the nearly impossible and written a book as informative and respectful as it is irreverent and witty., 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., Roach is authoritative, endlessly curious and drolly funny. Her research is scrupulous and winningly presented., 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., Roach writes in an insouciant style and displays her mtier in tangents about bizarre incidents in pathological history. Death may have the last laugh, but, in the meantime, Roach finds merriment in the macabre., Roach seems intent on helping us (and herself) get a better handle on the meaning of death, or, at least, on making one's own death meaningful.
Dewey Decimal611
Synopsis"One of the funniest and most unusual books of the year....Gross, educational, and unexpectedly sidesplitting."--Entertainment Weekly, Stiff is 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.
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- Feb 09, 2016
This book offers so much information about cadavers and how they teach us so much more than I ever realized
I was amazed by this book. I have never read a book like this one. I have long considered my options after my passing and this book has taught me far more than I could fathom about my options and how cadavers are offered to teach us so much. I will never forget this book. This is a difficult subject to most of us for many different and similar reasons. The author makes an sincere effort to be respectful and yet gives the reader a fairly descriptive and somewhat difficult account of the paths we could be offered in death to teach the living about our bodies and our path into dust. If I comment any further it may tip the hand of what I found to be a real surprise about the book. An easy to follow education about cadavers, to say the least. Thank you Mary Roach. This is a one of a kind read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 01, 2017
Scientific Humor. Who Knew?
Such an enjoyable book. Compelling, funny, gruesome and informative. Something that I never would have considered "bookworthy" subject matter is fascinating. History, science and all of the gory details of what our body does and some very worthy uses for it, after we die. Told in laymens terms with lots of funny and sometimes slightly snide asides by the auther. I will read another book by her very soon.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 13, 2025
Hello...much love and God bless you!...W...
Hello...much love and God bless you!...Well I guess its all in the title..not a boring book!...It was interesting...still made books better then tv!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 05, 2019
Information and History
Since I am wearing a piece of cadaver bone, I was curious about the book. From what I have read so far, I have learned some history. It is an interesting book and has some history lessons in it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 13, 2024
Dead and Useful
A sometimes amusing and almost always interesting book detailing the use of cadevars for various studies (i.e., damage to bones from various kinds of car crashes). I bought it used, so the price was also within my range for recreational reading. The writer is irreverent in spots, which makes the journey jollier. It is not about dying, but about how the dead can be useful to the living.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 29, 2024
Item as described. Great book, quirky and gross.
Item as described. Great book, quirky and gross.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 15, 2018
STIFF: DOA? -or- OMFG, LOL!!!-? after FDA Confirms this LIT is Laced by such high lvls of Addictive SNARK, that it MUST be by sheer Stroke of genius
STIFF; Now DOA? -or- OMFG, LOL!!!-?? after FDA confirmed, THIS Lit is Laced! Such extreme levels of medical grade SNARK are showing to be so highly addictive and so pure & raw —that—(hehe..ok Ok..Now...Wait -forrr it..wink wink)— THAT —‘IT MUST!’ be by sheer Stroke of genius —And they are right! - Medical Literature never created such a carnal desire to have, hold, and expose (gasp!) until this comedic take on fact based medical -meets a darker, more clever Darma type humor until Dr. Mary Roach came on deck with lipstick on, lab coat pressed-pencils all sharpened and her prepped Bone Saw-even sharper! This type of book is what I dubbed as a...‘Trumour’ True Humor- Reference Foundation with Fresh Perspective- and what a perspective it is when Dr. Roach is writing the script! —WARNING: Rx known as STIFF is a _CLASS 1_dea_HIGHLY ADDICTIVE boundle of joy, even when taken responsibility and in the smallest doses- Also the Known Side Fx: are Knee Slap Injuries, ❤️ Attack’s & TIAs for days of Real Hardcore- TMI ! -WARNING: small doses Snarky Cynicism may result in StrokeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 09, 2018
You don't have to be twisted to love it!
I wasn't sure if I could stomach reading a whole book on cadavers but it turns out I can and like doing it too. Mary Roach is a fabulous writer-- informative, witty and down right funny but she never loses focus and respect for her subject. This book was a delicious read but not one you'll want to be snacking while reading. Actually, I enjoyed it so much that I've bought it for more copies for friends. You won't regret the read--enjoy!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 04, 2018
Astonishing!
This compelling book makes me want to donate my body to science. Great read! I have given out several copies of this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 12, 2018
Want to know where dead bodies go to science???
If you are in Med school or considering taking a gross human anantomy class...worth the readVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
