Grave Concerns: Locating and Unearthing Human Bodies General Edition Contributor(s): Powell, Kathryn (Author) |
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ISBN: 1921513705 ISBN-13: 9781921513701 Publisher: Australian Academic Press OUR PRICE: $47.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Law | Forensic Science - Social Science | Anthropology - Physical |
Dewey: 363.25 |
LCCN: 2010671771 |
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 5.54" W x 8.53" (0.70 lbs) 186 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Constructing graves is a uniquely human activity. When the grave is hidden it is most likely done so to conceal a murder or the wrongful disposal of a body. Finding these buried bodies is vital for both a successful legal prosecution as well as the emotional closure required for family and friends of the victim. This unique text provides a compact reference for those who find themselves called upon to search for missing persons who have met a tragic fate. Other readers will find a greater understanding of the science and culture that lies behind clandestine graves, so often a key component of both real life and fiction. Hidden bodies deserve to be found and this book outlines techniques that increase the likelihood of success with professional patience, persistence and a knowledge-based approach. |