The Nature of Life and Death: Every Body Leaves a Trace by Wiltshire, Patricia

The Nature of Life and Death: Every Body Leaves a Trace

From the Queen of Forensic Science (The Wall Street Journal) comes a riveting blend of nature writing...
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Author: Patricia Wiltshire
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Language: English
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The Nature of Life and Death: Every Body Leaves a Trace by Wiltshire, Patricia

The Nature of Life and Death: Every Body Leaves a Trace

$47.58

The Nature of Life and Death: Every Body Leaves a Trace

$47.58
Author: Patricia Wiltshire
Format: Paperback
Language: English
From the Queen of Forensic Science (The Wall Street Journal) comes a riveting blend of nature writing and true-crime narrative that explores the often shocking cases of a trailblazing scientist and investigator.

From mud tracks on a quiet country road to dirt specks on the soles of walking boots, forensic ecologist Patricia Wiltshire uses her decades of scientific expertise to find often-overlooked clues left behind by criminal activity. She detects evidence and eliminates hypotheses armed with little more than a microscope, eventually developing a compelling thesis of the who, what, how, and when of a crime. Wiltshire's remarkable accuracy has made her one of the most in-demand police consultants in the world, and her curiosity, humility, and passion for the truth have guided her every step of the way.

A riveting blend of science writing and true-crime narrative, The Nature of Life and Death details Wiltshire's unique journey from college professor to crime fighter: solving murders, locating corpses, and exonerating the falsely accused. Along the way, she introduces us to the unseen world all around us and underneath our feet: plants, animals, pollen, spores, fungi, and microbes that we move through every day. Her story is a testament to the power of persistence and reveals how our relationship with the vast natural world reaches far deeper than we might think.

Author: Patricia Wiltshire
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Published: 09/01/2020
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.30w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780525542223

About the Author
Professor Patricia Wiltshire is a forensic ecologist, botanist, and palynologist, and also has a background in environmental archaeology. She has worked with every police force in the United Kingdom, and on many high-profile cases. She regularly lectures at conferences and scientific meetings all over the world, and is active in research and publishing, as well as university teaching. Wiltshire is an experienced expert witness for both the prosecution and defense, and is a registered expert with the National Crime Agency. She is a fellow of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, the Royal Society of Biology, and the Linnean Society.

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