Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

by Mary Roach

Science Nonfiction

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Mary Roach turns her attention to an often avoided subject: the curious lives of human cadavers. Combining popular science with medical inquiry, Stiff considers the enduring role of the dead in human understanding and invites readers to approach the topic with curiosity, reflection, and an open mind.

ISBN-13 9780393324822 ASIN 0393324826 Views 1791 Publisher W. W. Norton & Company Year 2004 Edition First Edition Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 303 Adult No Created February 08, 2026 Updated September 29, 2026

About This Book

Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers examines the place of human cadavers in science and medicine.

Mary Roach approaches a subject that is often treated with discomfort or silence, presenting it as a topic worthy of curiosity and thoughtful attention.

The book offers a broad exploration of the continuing significance of human bodies after death.