Beyond the Body Farm
A Legendary Bone Detective Explores Murders, Mysteries, and the Revolution in Forensic Science
Ranked #7 in Forensics, Ranked #91 in Forensic Medicine — see more rankings.
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... more