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Notes and Queries on Anthropology - Softcover

John George Garson

 
9780282213619: Notes and Queries on Anthropology

Synopsis

This comprehensive guide for travelers was compiled by the British Association for the Advancement of Science. It assists with observations related to human biology, with an emphasis on cultural and racial differences. The authors sought to advance scientific knowledge and improve the quality of anthropological research through the accurate recording of these observations. The book contains instructions and charts for physical measurements and descriptive observations, including sections on the examination of the skeleton, physiology, pathological deviations, and a discussion of cranial measurements. The authors wrote this book to serve as a foundational text for the study of anthropology in the field.

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