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Beyond the Body Farm: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Beyond the Body Farm by William M. Bass: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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There is no scientist in the world like Dr. Bill Bass. A pioneer in forensic anthropology, Bass created the world's first laboratory dedicated to the study of human decomposition—three acres of land on a hillside in Tennessee where human bodies are left to the elements. His research at "the Body Farm" has revolutionized forensic science, helping police crack cold cases and pinpoint time of death. But during a forensics career that spans half a century, Bass and his work have ranged far beyond the gates of the Body Farm. In this riveting book, the bone sleuth explores the rise of modern forensic science, using fascinating cases from his career to take readers into the real world of C.S.I. Some of Bill Bass's cases rely on the simplest of tools and techniques, such as reassembling—from battered torsos and a stack of severed limbs—eleven people hurled skyward by an explosion at an illegal f

Quick facts about Beyond the Body Farm

  • Title: Beyond the Body Farm
  • Author: William M. Bass
  • First published: 2007
  • Genre: forensic anthropology, crime, identification
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL2973147W

Where to read Beyond the Body Farm

Beyond the Body Farm by William M. Bass is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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What is Beyond the Body Farm about?

There is no scientist in the world like Dr.

Who wrote Beyond the Body Farm?

Beyond the Body Farm was written by William M. Bass.

When was Beyond the Body Farm published?

Beyond the Body Farm was first published in 2007.

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