Roach, Mary

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Mary Roach is a science writer renowned for her ability to tease out the quirky, unconventional aspects of science, which she does with humor and wit. Roach makes complex topics accessible to the general reader by placing them in context and creating a general overview. One appeal of Roach's work is her detailed examination of various aspects of the bigger topic. Although she emphasizes contemporary science over historical science, readers who enjoy Microhistories will find that Roach delves into her topics with the focused fervor of the microhistorian. Start with: Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
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Roach, Mary
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Mary Roach is a science writer renowned for her ability to tease out the quirky, unconventional aspects of science, which she does with humor and wit. Roach makes complex topics accessible to the general reader by placing them in context and creating a general overview. One appeal of Roach's work is her detailed examination of various aspects of the bigger topic. Although she emphasizes contemporary science over historical science, readers who enjoy Microhistories will find that Roach delves into her topics with the focused fervor of the microhistorian. Start with: Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
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