Book Review: The Great Dead Body Teachers

The Great Dead Body Teachers
By Jackie Dent
Review by Mida

This book is an incredible exploration of the history behind the use of dead bodies in medicine and science. But it also poses a fascinating and important question of the ethics around death and medicine- who gets control of the dead? What rights do they have? Poignant, contemplative and strangely emotional, this is a book that isn’t exactly easy to read but is important nonetheless.

Tackling a very heavy subject with respect and tact, The Great Dead Body Teachers is a captivating and deeply personal read. Perfect for anyone wanting to educate themselves more about this invisible side of history, or fans of Caitlin Doughty.