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Beyond the Body Farm: A Legendary Bone Detective Explores Murders, Mysteries, and the Revolution in Forensic Science [Paperback]

Bill Bass (Author), Jon Jefferson (Author)
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November 11, 2008

A pioneer in forensic anthropology, Dr. Bill Bass created the world's first laboratory dedicated to the study of human decomposition—three acres on a hillside in Tennessee where human bodies are left to the elements. His research has revolutionized forensic science, but during a career that has spanned half a century, Bass and his work have ranged far beyond the gates of the "Body Farm."

In this riveting book, the renowned bone sleuth explores the rise of modern forensic science and takes readers deep into the real world of crime scene investigation. Beyond the Body Farm is an extraordinary journey through some of the most fascinating investigations of Dr. Bass's career—and a remarkable look at the high-tech science used to crack the most perplexing cases.


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“Beyond the Body Farm offers a real-life understanding of forensic anthropology and the science behind it...” (Knoxville News-Sentinel )

“Readers who like to get dirt under their nails will gladly follow the UT forensic anthropology team.” (Publishers Weekly )

“scientifically authoritative, as well as accessible to mainstream crime buffs...Some cases are heartbreaking; at least one is downright weird.” (BookPage )

“There’s much to enjoy here...” (Kirkus Reviews )

“The real crimes and mysteries here are just as or more intriguing as any fictional crime drama.” (Knoxville News-Sentinel )

About the Author

Dr. Bill Bass is a world-renowned forensic anthropologist, the founder of the University of Tennessee's "Body Farm," and the author of more than two hundred scientific publications.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; Reprint edition (November 11, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060875283
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060875282
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #146,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond the Body Farm: A Legendary Bone Detective Explores Murders, Mysteries, and the Revolution in Forensic Science, March 31, 2009
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Being a criminal justice student with a focus on the forensic sciences, I found this book to be not only fascinating but very informative. Dr. Bass and Mr. Jefferson have managed to write a non-fiction book that reads like a fiction novel and still manages to inform and teach. I am as thrilled with this book as I am with the three fiction novels that they have written.
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5.0 out of 5 stars PAGE TURNER..........., April 25, 2010
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This is a page turner....Once you start you cannot put it down! I started telling my boss about the book, and now
it has been passed around the office and is a major topic of discussion. Someone needs to make a television series
out of his experiences.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy follow up to previous book, October 23, 2011
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Dr. Bass' second nonfiction book on the Body Farm is every bit as entertaining and enjoyable as the first. My only regret is that he fails to give DNA typing due credit. Otherwise, this is a masterful book.
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