Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
by Mary Roach
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach holds a highly rated rating of 4.05 out of 5, based on 122.5K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 303 pages.
About Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Mary Roach |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 303 |
| Kindle Price | $8.98 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Science, History |
| Average Rating | 4.05 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 122,502 |
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Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers is categorized as Non-Fiction, Science, History. Its primary genre classification is Science.
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Based on 122.5K reader ratings, Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers has an average score of 4.05 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers?
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers has 303 pages.
Who wrote Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers?
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers was written by Mary Roach. It was first published in 2003.
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The ISBN-13 for Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers is 9780393324820.0.
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