Michael Wilson
Life After Death: What Happens to Your Body After You Die?
Life After Death: What Happens to Your Body After You Die?
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ExcellentDeath is not the end, but a new beginning. Our bodies become nutrients for millions of creatures, forming a complex ecosystem of microbes, insects, worms, plants, and more. This book explores the science behind the recycling of our bodies, teaching us how they function as valuable resources and homes to millions of microbes. It describes the stages of decomposition and the microbes and insects that utilize our tissues. Ultimately, our bodies will support the continuation of life on Earth, making us rich in valuable resources that will feed a multitude of other creatures.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 271 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Death is not the end, but a new beginning. When we die, the molecules that made up our living selves break down and nourish millions of creatures, from tiny microbes to large animals. Our bodies become the center of a diverse ecosystem, hosting a multitude of microorganisms, insects, worms, plants, and more.
Cheer up! This book reveals the incredible science behind the recycling of our bodies. It starts by exploring how our bodies function as valuable sources of nutrients and homes for countless microbes. The book then delves into the various stages of decomposition after death, introducing the microbes and insects that utilize our tissues. Finally, you will discover the lasting impact our bodies have on the broader biosphere. We are rich in resources that will support the continuation of life on our planet. This book explains how all this happens, showcasing the remarkable interconnectedness of life.
In conclusion, death is not the end, but a transformative process that contributes to the beauty and complexity of the natural world. By understanding the science behind decomposition, we can appreciate the valuable role we play in the web of life and the enduring effects our bodies have on the world around us.
Weight: 438g
Dimension: 154 x 234 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030830359
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022
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