Working Stiff
2 years, 262 bodies and the making of a medical examiner
$32.67
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
19 November 2014
Summary
Working Stiff: A Forensic Pathologist’s Real-Life Tales from the Morgue
‘Far from the magic we see on TV, Working Stiff describes forensic pathology in the real world. The book is a compelling and absorbing read.’ Kathy Reichs, New York Times bestselling author
‘engrossing … pulls back the sheet to show readers just what goes on after someone dies … Armchair detectives and would-be forensic pathologists will find Melinek’s well- written account to be inspiring and e…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781760111823 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1760111821 |
| Author: | Judy Melinek, T.J. Mitchell |
| Publisher: | Allen & Unwin |
| Imprint: | Allen & Unwin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 19 November 2014 |
| Weight: | 342g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm |
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Critics Review
‘Far from the magic we see on TV, Working Stiff describes forensic pathology in the real world. The book is a compelling and absorbing read.’ - Kathy Reichs.
About The Author
Judy Melinek
Dr. Judy Melinek is a San Francisco-based Forensic Pathologist and an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCSF Medical Center. She earned her college degree from Harvard and received her medical degree and pathology residency training at UCLA. During her fellowship in forensic pathology at the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Manhattan, she performed 247 autopsies and identified victims from the World Trade Center terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. She became an Assistant Medical Examiner in Santa Clara County for one year before coming to San Francisco, where she has worked since 2004.
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