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Beyond the Body Farm

A Legendary Bone Detective Explores Murder, Mysteries, and the Revolution in Forensic Science

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Beyond the Body Farm

By: Dr. Bill Bass, Jon Jefferson
Narrated by: Tom McKeon
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A pioneer in forensic anthropology, Dr. Bill Bass created the world's first laboratory dedicated to the study of human decomposition. Bill Bass' research at "the Body Farm" has revolutionized forensic science, helping police crack cold cases and pinpoint time since death. In this riveting book, the bone sleuth explores the rise of modern forensic science, using cases from his career to take readers into the real world of "CSI".

Some of Bill Bass' cases rely on the simplest of tools and techniques, while other cases hinge on sophisticated techniques Dr. Bass could not have imagined when he began his career: using computer data and video image processing to help identify murder victims; harnessing scanning electron microscopy to detect trace elements in knife wounds; and extracting DNA from a long-buried corpse, only to find that the female murder victim may have been mistakenly identified a quarter-century before.

Witty and engaging, Bass dissects the methods used by homicide investigators every day, leading liseners on an extraordinary journey into the high-tech science that it takes to crack a case.

©2007 Dr. Bill Bass and Jon Jefferson (P)2007 HarperCollins Publishers
Crime Criminology Forensic Science Law Social Sciences True Crime Forensics Murder Exciting
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Fascinating Case Studies • Captivating Forensic Stories • Educational Content • Interesting Scientific Details
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I’m a huge fan of Dr. Bass and Forensic Anthropology! I thoroughly enjoyed this book

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Another excellent and enjoyable look at forensic anthropology from Dr Bill Bass and Jon Jefferson! For CSI fans, this is an eye opener.

Excellent

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This is by far one of the better forensic books I have come across. A wealth of information, Dr. Bass breaks things down to an understanding level. He also very respectful towards his, let’s call them clients.

One of the best

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This is a good book but it seemed too short. I could listen to this author and narrator for hours.

Good Narrator

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I am a huge fan of Bill Bass and after reading his first book (The body farm) years ago; I was pleased to find a second.
It is actual/factual yet not text bookish. A good read for forensic fans.

Liked it

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I find the topic fascinating, but the narrator did such a good job I could listen to him all day. Definitely would recommend.

Thoroughly enjoyable

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If you've read Dr. Bass' previous non-fiction book, Death's Acre, you know exactly what you will be getting yourself into, but with substantially more grit. This is not as much a personal story of Dr. Bass as it is hard facts about tough cases. Dr. Bass never disappoints, and I am forever grateful for the work he has done in the forensic field, as we all should be. Good book, excellent man.

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I have read other books about the body farm and have always been intrigued by the details and stories of the Dr. Blass. This book was exceptionally interesting because of the stories associated with his cases.....especially one...but you'll have to read the book to find out which one! Great book!

Always a winner!

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I loved the book. I especially liked the reader, who sounded a lot like Joe Kenda. The only thing I strongly disliked was the annoying music. It was distracting because it was there at all, and because it was horrible.

Excellent

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music at end of sections is annoying and plays over the reading voice at the start of the next section.

Good book.

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