From the burial rites of the earliest humans to the current price of freezing
one's dead body, this engaging study confronts the mystery of death, leaving no
question unanswered. In Death, Herbie Brennan dissects the biological processes
by which people die, delving into the history of plagues, wars, and natural
disasters. This fearless exploration also goes beyond the moment of physical
death to unravel the mysteries of the afterlife, with chapters on ghosts and
near-death experiences. Clear and informative, this book presents a wide array
of research, inviting readers to learn the likely causes of death and telling
them what to expect in the process. Brennan turns