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Death's
Acre: Inside the Legendary Forensic Lab/the Body Farm/Where the Dead Do
Tell Tales
by William M. Bass, Jon Jefferson, Bill Bass
Book Description:
A pioneer of modern forensic anthropology reveals secrets of the world's
first-and only-laboratory devoted to death.
Forensic science and murder investigations are among the most fascinating
topics of our time. Dominating television and print media every season,
both as fiction and nonfiction, the subject could not be hotter. As one
of the world's leading forensic anthropologists, Dr. Bill Bass is the premier
guide to this unusual world.
Nowhere is there another lab like Dr. Bass's: on a hillside in Tennessee,
human bodies decompose in the open air, aided by insects, bacteria, and
birds, unhindered by coffins or mausoleums. At the "Body Farm," nature
takes its course with corpses buried in shallow graves, submerged in water,
locked in trunks of cars. As scientific stand-ins for murder victims, they
serve the needs of science-and the cause of justice.
For thirty years, Dr. Bass's research has revolutionized the field of
forensic science, particularly by pinpointing "time since death" in murder
cases. In his riveting book, he investigates real cases and leads readers
on an unprecedented journey behind the locked gates of the "Body Farm."
A master scientist and engaging storyteller, Bass shares his most intriguing
cases: his revisit of the Lindbergh kidnapping and murder fifty years later;
the mystery of a headless corpse, whose identity astonished police; the
telltale bugs that finally sent a murderous grandfather to death row-and
many more.
Hardcover from Putnam Pub Group
Book Published: 23 October, 2003 |
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Forensic
Anthropology Training Manual
by Karen Ramey Burns
This book focuses on the challenges and responsibilities of the forensic
scientist, the multidisciplinary nature of the work, and the international
potential for the forensic sciences. An excellent introduction to the realities
of the profession of forensic scientist. Trains in the description and
analysis of human skeletal and dental remains. Offers a well-illustrated
approach to osteology training, including: a concentration on vocabulary-building,
the use of case studies, and a structured approach to skeletal analysis
and report-writing. An excellent text for those considering the field of
forensic science. Amazon.com
Paperback: 282 pages
Prentice Hall; ISBN: 0130105767; 1 edition (January 6,
1999) |
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Forensic
Osteology : Advances in the Identification of Human Remains
by Kathleen J., Ph.D. Reichs (Editor), William M., Ph.D. Bass (Editor)
Special Order
Hard
Evidence: Case Studies in Forensic Anthropology
by Dawnie Wolfe Steadman
An essential addition to any forensics course, this volume of case
studies describes both innovative approaches and practical experiences
in this dynamic field. It provides students with a strong sense of the
types of cases with which forensic anthropologists become involved—as
well as their professional and ethical responsibilities—and
it demonstrates the truly multidisciplinary nature of the science. The
Publisher
Paperback from Prentice Hall
Book Published: 03 October, 2002 |
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Human
Osteology: A Laboratory and Field Manual
by William M. Bass
Special Order
Forensic
Taphonomy
Edited by William Haglund and Marcella Sorg
Links have recently been established between the study of death assemblages
by archaeologists and paleontologists (taphonomy) and the application of
physical anthropology concepts to the medicolegal investigation of death
(forensic anthropology). Forensic Taphonomy explains these links in a broad-based,
multidisciplinary volume. It applies taphonomic models in modern forensic
contexts and uses forensic cases to extend taphonomic theories. Review
articles, case reports, and chapters on methodology round out this book's
unique approach to forensic science. Amazon.com
Hardcover: 672 pages
CRC Press; ISBN: 0849394341; (January 1997)
Forensic
Analysis of the Skull : Craniofacial Analysis, Reconstruction, and Identification
by Mehmet Yasar Iscan, Richard P. Helmer (Editor)
Hardcover: 258 pages
John Wiley & Sons; ISBN: 0471560782; 1st edition
(January 15, 1993)
Silent
Witness: How Forensic Anthropology Is Used to Solve the World's Toughest
Crimes
by Roxana Ferllini Timms, Cyril Wecht, Roxana Ferllini
Book Description:
"Bones have an uncanny knack of holding important clues as to the fate
of the individuals to whom they belonged."
As portrayed in mystery novels and more than nine television shows
including CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, American Justice and City Confidential,
forensic anthropologists work in an environment where the stakes are high,
the pressure is intense, and their findings are vital in criminal investigations.
It's a fascinating and often dramatic world.
Go behind the scenes with forensic anthropologists and learn about their
techniques, how they locate a body, how they carefully uncover evidence,
and how the unique characteristics of each body bears silent witness to
age, sex, cause of death and clues as to who or what was responsible.
With 29 real-life case studies and more than 350 color photographs and
illustrations, Silent Witness is a fascinating read for anyone interested
in the world of forensics.
Paperback from Firefly Books
Book Published: June, 2002 |
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Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
by Mary Roach
Listed under Forensics
Written
in Bones: How Human Remains Unlock the Secrets of the Dead
by Paul G. Bahn
Book Description:
Written in Bones brings together a team of international experts to
show how the careful study of bones reveals a compelling picture of the
lives, cultures, and beliefs of ancient societies from around the world.
This compelling and scientifically-accessible book:
- Provides 38 case studies examining the discoveries at archeological
sites
- Introduces readers to ancient peoples
- Includes more than 350 color photographs
Human remains tell us much about how our ancestors lived and died. In
Written in Bones, significant discoveries are carefully brought together
and analyzed. Readers learn how experts use modern scientific techniques
to piece together the stories behind the bones. The data is used to create
a picture of cultures and ritual beliefs. There are such astonishing discoveries
as:
- Han Dynasty aristocrat preserved in an unknown red liquid
- Bog bodies in Europe
- The riddle of Tomb KV55 - where a male body was found inside a female
coffin
- World's oldest dwarf
- The headless men and giant wolves of the Mesolithic cemetery in Siberia
Paperback from Firefly Books
Book Published: March, 2003 |
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