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Death is not an end - it's a new beginning. After death, all of the molecules that came together to form the living you become nutrients for millions of creatures, large and small. Your body becomes the hub of a complex ecosystem of microbes, insects, worms, plants and more. Cheer up! This book shows how you are going to live forever - as components of so many other wonderful creatures. It describes the science behind the remarkable recycling of your body. We begin with lessons about how your body functions, is a collection of valuable nutrients and is a home to millions of microbes. The book goes on to describe the various stages the body passes through as it decomposes following death. The microbes and insects that make use of your tissues are then introduced. Finally, you will learn about the enduring effects that your body will have on the wider biosphere. We are rich in valuable resources that will end up feeding an immense number and variety of other creatures. Inevitably, your body supports the continuation of life on our beautiful planet - this book describes how all this happens.Product Identifiers
PublisherSpringer Nature Switzerland A&G
ISBN-139783030830359
eBay Product ID (ePID)20049059685
Product Key Features
Book TitleLife after Death: What Happens to Your Body after You Die?
AuthorMike Wilson
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicPopular Medicine, Biology
Publication Year2021
TypeTextbook
Number of Pages390 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height235mm
Item Width155mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorMike Wilson
Series TitleSpringer Praxis Books
Country/Region of ManufactureSwitzerland