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Publication Name
Flatiron Books
ISBN
9781250246622
Book Title
Unseen Body : a Doctor's Journey Through the Hidden Wonders of Human Anatomy
Item Length
9.3in
Publisher
Flatiron Books
Publication Year
2021
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
0.2in
Author
Jonathan Reisman
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Science
Topic
Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology, Medical
Item Width
9.6in
Item Weight
14.1 Oz
Number of Pages
224 Pages

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"A fascinating, lyrical book... Reisman's experiences in other cultures bring a richness and depth to The Unseen Body . The way he thinks about the body and medicine--the rivers and tributaries, the flowing and unclogging, the top-down organization of the brain--is extraordinary!" --Mary Roach In this fascinating journey through the human body and across the globe, Dr. Reisman weaves together stories about our insides with a unique perspective on life, culture, and the natural world. Jonathan Reisman, M.D.--a physician, adventure traveler and naturalist--brings readers on an odyssey navigating our insides like an explorer discovering a new world with The Unseen Body . With unique insight, Reisman shows us how understanding mountain watersheds helps to diagnose heart attacks, how the body is made mostly of mucus, not water, and how urine carries within it a tale of humanity's origins. Through his offbeat adventures in healthcare and travel, Reisman discovers new perspectives on the body: a trip to the Alaskan Arctic reveals that fat is not the enemy, but the hero; a stint in the Himalayas uncovers the boundary where the brain ends and the mind begins; and eating a sheep's head in Iceland offers a lesson in empathy. By relating rich experiences in far-flung lands and among unique cultures back to the body's inner workings, he shows how our organs live inextricably intertwined lives--an internal ecosystem reflecting the natural world around us. Reisman offers a new and deeply moving perspective, and helps us make sense of our bodies and how they work in a way readers have never before imagined.

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Publisher
Flatiron Books
ISBN-10
1250246628
ISBN-13
9781250246622
eBay Product ID (ePID)
13050089023

Product Key Features

Book Title
Unseen Body : a Doctor's Journey Through the Hidden Wonders of Human Anatomy
Author
Jonathan Reisman
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology, Medical
Publication Year
2021
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Science
Number of Pages
224 Pages

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Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
0.2in
Item Width
9.6in
Item Weight
14.1 Oz

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Qm23.2.R45 2021
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"A fascinating, lyrical book... Reisman's experiences in other cultures bring a richness and depth to The Unseen Body . The way he thinks about the body and medicine--the rivers and tributaries, the flowing and unclogging, the top-down organization of the brain--is extraordinary!" --Mary Roach "A magnificent travelogue through the human body by a truly intrepid explorer. A genuine 'must' for anyone who is even remotely curious about their own body and how it works. I really loved it." --Professor Sue Black, bestselling author of Written in Bone and All that Remains "Reisman's passion and inquisitiveness are engaging even when topics turn to feces and cadavers.... An engaging book likely to pique the curiosity of readers interested in a wide range of medical conditions or naturalistic medicine." -- Library Journal "Quirky, never-dull popular science... even readers familiar with college biology will enjoy the experience." -- Kirkus Reviews "Physician and naturalist Reisman offers a 'behind-the-scenes look at life itself' via an odyssey through the human body. Accompanied by stories from his experience practicing medicine around the world.... deep curiosity driv[es] his narrative." -- Publishers Weekly "An elegant, elegiac, and deeply enjoyable meander through human anatomy by way of brain-tanned buckskin, blood as the last, salty remnant of life's oceanic origins, and the World Testicle Cooking Championships. The images Reisman conjures will linger long after you've devoured his delightful prose." --Nicola Twilley, coauthor of Until Proven Safe and cohost of Gastropod "Terrific, memorable, original, and full of information that informs one's understanding not only of the body but also of what has stopped us from knowing more. There is palpable joy at learning in Reisman's writing, and readers will know him as an individual whose humility and empathy are as impressive as his adventurous, travel-hungry spirit." --Kenneth S. Brecher, cultural anthropologist and author of Too Sad to Sing "Through his acute and extensive observations of the seen world of nature and human nature, Reisman illuminates the analogous workings of our unseen bodies. An Alexander von Humboldt of the human body, Reisman's comparisons give us an ingenious perspective from which to understand the ways our internal organs function alone and together. I highly recommend this book to everyone interested in understanding and appreciating the marvels of the human body." --Warren Zapol, M.D., professor of anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School, Antarctic researcher, and inventor "A remarkable travel narrative that documents the author's trip through a seemingly familiar place, the human body, and with a blend of science and personal experience renders that place both strange and fascinating, so much so that the reader will feel not only delighted, but also proud to be a lifelong inhabitant of it." --Lawrence Millman, award-winning author of Fungipedia "If you are fascinated by the human body and how it works, or you are thinking about studying medicine, or you are just a curious person you will find this book a joy to read . . . This is a great and easy read which I heartily (excuse the pun) recommend." --Alex Rodgers, author of The Deep, "Quirky, never-dull popular science... even readers familiar with college biology will enjoy the experience." -- Kirkus Reviews "Physician and naturalist Reisman offers a 'behind-the-scenes look at life itself' via an odyssey through the human body. Accompanied by stories from his experience practicing medicine around the world.... deep curiosity driv[es] his narrative." -- Publishers Weekly "An elegant, elegiac, and deeply enjoyable meander through human anatomy by way of brain-tanned buckskin, blood as the last, salty remnant of life's oceanic origins, and the World Testicle Cooking Championships. The images Reisman conjures will linger long after you've devoured his delightful prose." --Nicola Twilley, coauthor of Until Proven Safe and cohost of Gastropod "Terrific, memorable, original, and full of information that informs one's understanding not only of the body but also of what has stopped us from knowing more. There is palpable joy at learning in Reisman's writing, and readers will know him as an individual whose humility and empathy are as impressive as his adventurous, travel-hungry spirit." --Kenneth S. Brecher, cultural anthropologist and author of Too Sad to Sing "Through his acute and extensive observations of the seen world of nature and human nature, Reisman illuminates the analogous workings of our unseen bodies. An Alexander von Humboldt of the human body, Reisman's comparisons give us an ingenious perspective from which to understand the ways our internal organs function alone and together. I highly recommend this book to everyone interested in understanding and appreciating the marvels of the human body." --Warren Zapol, M.D., professor of anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School, Antarctic researcher, and inventor "A remarkable travel narrative that documents the author's trip through a seemingly familiar place, the human body, and with a blend of science and personal experience renders that place both strange and fascinating, so much so that the reader will feel not only delighted, but also proud to be a lifelong inhabitant of it." --Lawrence Millman, award-winning author of Fungipedia "If you are fascinated by the human body and how it works, or you are thinking about studying medicine, or you are just a curious person you will find this book a joy to read . . . This is a great and easy read which I heartily (excuse the pun) recommend." --Alex Rodgers, author of The Deep, "A fascinating, lyrical book... Reisman's experiences in other cultures bring a richness and depth to The Unseen Body . The way he thinks about the body and medicine--the rivers and tributaries, the flowing and unclogging, the top-down organization of the brain--is extraordinary!" --Mary Karr "Quirky, never-dull popular science... even readers familiar with college biology will enjoy the experience." -- Kirkus Reviews "Physician and naturalist Reisman offers a 'behind-the-scenes look at life itself' via an odyssey through the human body. Accompanied by stories from his experience practicing medicine around the world.... deep curiosity driv[es] his narrative." -- Publishers Weekly "An elegant, elegiac, and deeply enjoyable meander through human anatomy by way of brain-tanned buckskin, blood as the last, salty remnant of life's oceanic origins, and the World Testicle Cooking Championships. The images Reisman conjures will linger long after you've devoured his delightful prose." --Nicola Twilley, coauthor of Until Proven Safe and cohost of Gastropod "Terrific, memorable, original, and full of information that informs one's understanding not only of the body but also of what has stopped us from knowing more. There is palpable joy at learning in Reisman's writing, and readers will know him as an individual whose humility and empathy are as impressive as his adventurous, travel-hungry spirit." --Kenneth S. Brecher, cultural anthropologist and author of Too Sad to Sing "Through his acute and extensive observations of the seen world of nature and human nature, Reisman illuminates the analogous workings of our unseen bodies. An Alexander von Humboldt of the human body, Reisman's comparisons give us an ingenious perspective from which to understand the ways our internal organs function alone and together. I highly recommend this book to everyone interested in understanding and appreciating the marvels of the human body." --Warren Zapol, M.D., professor of anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School, Antarctic researcher, and inventor "A remarkable travel narrative that documents the author's trip through a seemingly familiar place, the human body, and with a blend of science and personal experience renders that place both strange and fascinating, so much so that the reader will feel not only delighted, but also proud to be a lifelong inhabitant of it." --Lawrence Millman, award-winning author of Fungipedia "If you are fascinated by the human body and how it works, or you are thinking about studying medicine, or you are just a curious person you will find this book a joy to read . . . This is a great and easy read which I heartily (excuse the pun) recommend." --Alex Rodgers, author of The Deep, "A fascinating, lyrical book... Reisman''s experiences in other cultures bring a richness and depth to The Unseen Body . The way he thinks about the body and medicine--the rivers and tributaries, the flowing and unclogging, the top-down organization of the brain--is extraordinary!" --Mary Roach "There are people who will love The Unseen Body --especially those who prefer their science with a soft landing or those who are pretty savvy about anatomy and appreciate a literary approach. As for Dr. Reisman, he comes across as a generous and thoughtful physician, the kind of generalist whose number I''d like to have, just in case my Covid infection doesn''t clear up properly. I have a feeling he''d be able to make sense out of it all." --Eugenia Bone, The Wall Street Journal "A magnificent travelogue through the human body by a truly intrepid explorer. A genuine ''must'' for anyone who is even remotely curious about their own body and how it works. I really loved it." --Professor Sue Black, bestselling author of Written in Bone and All that Remains "Reisman''s passion and inquisitiveness are engaging even when topics turn to feces and cadavers.... An engaging book likely to pique the curiosity of readers interested in a wide range of medical conditions or naturalistic medicine." -- Library Journal "Quirky, never-dull popular science... even readers familiar with college biology will enjoy the experience." -- Kirkus Reviews "Dr. Reisman engagingly relates provocative stories for the fifteen body parts uncovered in this treatise, and goads the reader to reevaluate their perception of the body." -- City Book Review "Physician and naturalist Reisman offers a ''behind-the-scenes look at life itself'' via an odyssey through the human body. Accompanied by stories from his experience practicing medicine around the world.... deep curiosity driv[es] his narrative." -- Publishers Weekly "An elegant, elegiac, and deeply enjoyable meander through human anatomy by way of brain-tanned buckskin, blood as the last, salty remnant of life''s oceanic origins, and the World Testicle Cooking Championships. The images Reisman conjures will linger long after you''ve devoured his delightful prose." --Nicola Twilley, coauthor of Until Proven Safe and cohost of Gastropod "Terrific, memorable, original, and full of information that informs one''s understanding not only of the body but also of what has stopped us from knowing more. There is palpable joy at learning in Reisman''s writing, and readers will know him as an individual whose humility and empathy are as impressive as his adventurous, travel-hungry spirit." --Kenneth S. Brecher, cultural anthropologist and author of Too Sad to Sing "Through his acute and extensive observations of the seen world of nature and human nature, Reisman illuminates the analogous workings of our unseen bodies. An Alexander von Humboldt of the human body, Reisman''s comparisons give us an ingenious perspective from which to understand the ways our internal organs function alone and together. I highly recommend this book to everyone interested in understanding and appreciating the marvels of the human body." --Warren Zapol, M.D., professor of anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School, Antarctic researcher, and inventor "A remarkable travel narrative that documents the author''s trip through a seemingly familiar place, the human body, and with a blend of science and personal experience renders that place both strange and fascinating, so much so that the reader will feel not only delighted, but also proud to be a lifelong inhabitant of it." --Lawrence Millman, award-winning author of Fungipedia "If you are fascinated by the human body and how it works, or you are thinking about studying medicine, or you are just a curious person you will find this book a joy to read . . . This is a great and easy read which I heartily (excuse the pun) recommend." --Alex Rodgers, author of The Deep, "A fascinating, lyrical book... Reisman's experiences in other cultures bring a richness and depth to The Unseen Body . The way he thinks about the body and medicine--the rivers and tributaries, the flowing and unclogging, the top-down organization of the brain--is extraordinary!" --Mary Roach "A magnificent travelogue through the human body by a truly intrepid explorer. A genuine 'must' for anyone who is even remotely curious about their own body and how it works. I really loved it." --Professor Sue Black, bestselling author of Written in Bone and All that Remains "Reisman's passion and inquisitiveness are engaging even when topics turn to feces and cadavers.... An engaging book likely to pique the curiosity of readers interested in a wide range of medical conditions or naturalistic medicine." -- Library Journal "Quirky, never-dull popular science... even readers familiar with college biology will enjoy the experience." -- Kirkus Reviews "Dr. Reisman engagingly relates provocative stories for the fifteen body parts uncovered in this treatise, and goads the reader to reevaluate their perception of the body." -- City Book Review "Physician and naturalist Reisman offers a 'behind-the-scenes look at life itself' via an odyssey through the human body. Accompanied by stories from his experience practicing medicine around the world.... deep curiosity driv[es] his narrative." -- Publishers Weekly "An elegant, elegiac, and deeply enjoyable meander through human anatomy by way of brain-tanned buckskin, blood as the last, salty remnant of life's oceanic origins, and the World Testicle Cooking Championships. The images Reisman conjures will linger long after you've devoured his delightful prose." --Nicola Twilley, coauthor of Until Proven Safe and cohost of Gastropod "Terrific, memorable, original, and full of information that informs one's understanding not only of the body but also of what has stopped us from knowing more. There is palpable joy at learning in Reisman's writing, and readers will know him as an individual whose humility and empathy are as impressive as his adventurous, travel-hungry spirit." --Kenneth S. Brecher, cultural anthropologist and author of Too Sad to Sing "Through his acute and extensive observations of the seen world of nature and human nature, Reisman illuminates the analogous workings of our unseen bodies. An Alexander von Humboldt of the human body, Reisman's comparisons give us an ingenious perspective from which to understand the ways our internal organs function alone and together. I highly recommend this book to everyone interested in understanding and appreciating the marvels of the human body." --Warren Zapol, M.D., professor of anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School, Antarctic researcher, and inventor "A remarkable travel narrative that documents the author's trip through a seemingly familiar place, the human body, and with a blend of science and personal experience renders that place both strange and fascinating, so much so that the reader will feel not only delighted, but also proud to be a lifelong inhabitant of it." --Lawrence Millman, award-winning author of Fungipedia "If you are fascinated by the human body and how it works, or you are thinking about studying medicine, or you are just a curious person you will find this book a joy to read . . . This is a great and easy read which I heartily (excuse the pun) recommend." --Alex Rodgers, author of The Deep, "An elegant, elegiac, and deeply enjoyable meander through human anatomy by way of brain-tanned buckskin, blood as the last, salty remnant of life's oceanic origins, and the World Testicle Cooking Championships. The images Reisman conjures will linger long after you've devoured his delightful prose." --Nicola Twilley, coauthor of Until Proven Safe and cohost of Gastropod "Terrific, memorable, original, and full of information that informs one's understanding not only of the body but also of what has stopped us from knowing more. There is palpable joy at learning in Reisman's writing, and readers will know him as an individual whose humility and empathy are as impressive as his adventurous, travel-hungry spirit." --Kenneth S. Brecher, cultural anthropologist and author of Too Sad to Sing "Through his acute and extensive observations of the seen world of nature and human nature, Reisman illuminates the analogous workings of our unseen bodies. An Alexander von Humboldt of the human body, Reisman's comparisons give us an ingenious perspective from which to understand the ways our internal organs function alone and together. I highly recommend this book to everyone interested in understanding and appreciating the marvels of the human body." --Warren Zapol, M.D., professor of anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School, Antarctic researcher, and inventor "A remarkable travel narrative that documents the author's trip through a seemingly familiar place, the human body, and with a blend of science and personal experience renders that place both strange and fascinating, so much so that the reader will feel not only delighted, but also proud to be a lifelong inhabitant of it." -- Lawrence Millman, award-winning author of Fungipedia, "Quirky, never-dull popular science... even readers familiar with college biology will enjoy the experience." -- Kirkus Reviews "Physician and naturalist Reisman offers a 'behind-the-scenes look at life itself' via an odyssey through the human body. Accompanied by stories from his experience practicing medicine around the world.... deep curiosity driv[es] his narrative." -- Publishers Weekly "An elegant, elegiac, and deeply enjoyable meander through human anatomy by way of brain-tanned buckskin, blood as the last, salty remnant of life's oceanic origins, and the World Testicle Cooking Championships. The images Reisman conjures will linger long after you've devoured his delightful prose." --Nicola Twilley, coauthor of Until Proven Safe and cohost of Gastropod "Terrific, memorable, original, and full of information that informs one's understanding not only of the body but also of what has stopped us from knowing more. There is palpable joy at learning in Reisman's writing, and readers will know him as an individual whose humility and empathy are as impressive as his adventurous, travel-hungry spirit." --Kenneth S. Brecher, cultural anthropologist and author of Too Sad to Sing "Through his acute and extensive observations of the seen world of nature and human nature, Reisman illuminates the analogous workings of our unseen bodies. An Alexander von Humboldt of the human body, Reisman's comparisons give us an ingenious perspective from which to understand the ways our internal organs function alone and together. I highly recommend this book to everyone interested in understanding and appreciating the marvels of the human body." --Warren Zapol, M.D., professor of anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School, Antarctic researcher, and inventor "A remarkable travel narrative that documents the author's trip through a seemingly familiar place, the human body, and with a blend of science and personal experience renders that place both strange and fascinating, so much so that the reader will feel not only delighted, but also proud to be a lifelong inhabitant of it." -- Lawrence Millman, award-winning author of Fungipedia, "A fascinating, lyrical book... Reisman's experiences in other cultures bring a richness and depth to The Unseen Body . The way he thinks about the body and medicine--the rivers and tributaries, the flowing and unclogging, the top-down organization of the brain--is extraordinary!" --Mary Roach "Reisman's passion and inquisitiveness are engaging even when topics turn to feces and cadavers.... An engaging book likely to pique the curiosity of readers interested in a wide range of medical conditions or naturalistic medicine." -- Library Journal "Quirky, never-dull popular science... even readers familiar with college biology will enjoy the experience." -- Kirkus Reviews "Physician and naturalist Reisman offers a 'behind-the-scenes look at life itself' via an odyssey through the human body. Accompanied by stories from his experience practicing medicine around the world.... deep curiosity driv[es] his narrative." -- Publishers Weekly "An elegant, elegiac, and deeply enjoyable meander through human anatomy by way of brain-tanned buckskin, blood as the last, salty remnant of life's oceanic origins, and the World Testicle Cooking Championships. The images Reisman conjures will linger long after you've devoured his delightful prose." --Nicola Twilley, coauthor of Until Proven Safe and cohost of Gastropod "Terrific, memorable, original, and full of information that informs one's understanding not only of the body but also of what has stopped us from knowing more. There is palpable joy at learning in Reisman's writing, and readers will know him as an individual whose humility and empathy are as impressive as his adventurous, travel-hungry spirit." --Kenneth S. Brecher, cultural anthropologist and author of Too Sad to Sing "Through his acute and extensive observations of the seen world of nature and human nature, Reisman illuminates the analogous workings of our unseen bodies. An Alexander von Humboldt of the human body, Reisman's comparisons give us an ingenious perspective from which to understand the ways our internal organs function alone and together. I highly recommend this book to everyone interested in understanding and appreciating the marvels of the human body." --Warren Zapol, M.D., professor of anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School, Antarctic researcher, and inventor "A remarkable travel narrative that documents the author's trip through a seemingly familiar place, the human body, and with a blend of science and personal experience renders that place both strange and fascinating, so much so that the reader will feel not only delighted, but also proud to be a lifelong inhabitant of it." --Lawrence Millman, award-winning author of Fungipedia "If you are fascinated by the human body and how it works, or you are thinking about studying medicine, or you are just a curious person you will find this book a joy to read . . . This is a great and easy read which I heartily (excuse the pun) recommend." --Alex Rodgers, author of The Deep
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