'The Human Body' traces the extraordinary story of human life from birth to death, exploring at each stage the incredible physical workings of our bodies. This is a unique and enthralling account of the body's journey from the miracle of conception and the rude shock of birth, through the rapid and turbulent changes of adolescence, to the gentle deceleration of old age.
Beautifully illustrated, 'The Human Body' takes us on a voyage to the centre of our bodies to examine the hidden architecture of our internal structures. It records the myriad of daily dramas that occur in our bodies while we sleep and discusses why the body behaves in such mysterious ways.
Investigating the wonder of conception and birth and the previously undocumented areas of decay and death, this book transcends anatomical trivia to record our bodies' powerful tale with empathy and clarity.
