A practical, method-driven look at how cranial forms are measured, compared, and categorized.
This work outlines a systematic approach to recognizing the full range of human skull shapes. It explains how to arrange crania for study, identify defining characteristics, and form groups and subgroups without assuming superiority from size or type.
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Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating and complex subject of human classification, a topic that has captivated scientists and thinkers for centuries. The author, a prominent anthropologist of his time, challenges traditional methods of classifying human groups based solely on external characteristics like skin color. He argues convincingly that a more accurate and insightful approach lies in studying the internal characteristics of the human skeleton, particularly the shape of the skull. Drawing upon extensive research and observation, the author meticulously describes distinct cranial forms, identifying variations and sub-variations. He emphasizes the importance of considering these forms as stable, hereditary traits, rather than mere individual variations. The author's groundbreaking approach, rooted in a natural method inspired by zoological classification, promises to illuminate the intricacies of human variation, ultimately offering a deeper understanding of the diversity and complexity of our species. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333802998_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781333802998
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Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781333802998
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