As one former anatomy instructor said to me, No one's taking heads home in buckets anymore.
In "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers," author Mary Roach explores the intriguing and often morbid world of human remains. Through her engaging narrative, she delves into the various uses of cadavers in science and research, from anatomical dissections to contributions in automotive safety testing. Roach's writing combines humor with insightful commentary, revealing societal attitudes towards death and the human body. Roach highlights the evolution of how society handles human...