A. Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS vii
3. 1. History of Physical Anthropology in Middle America 1
4. 2. Preceramic Human Remains 22
5. 3. Anthropometry of Late Prehistoric Human Remains 35
6. 4. Dental Mutilation, Trephination, and Cranial Deformation 50
7. 5. Pre-Hispanic Osteopathology 68
8. 6. Anthropometry of Living Indians 82
9. 7. Distribution of Blood Groups 105
10. 8. Physiological Studies 148
11. 9. Skin, Hair, and Eyes
12. A. Introduction 164
13. B. Dermatoglyphics 167
14. C. Microscopic Study of Hair 179
15. D. Color of Eyes and Skin 184
16. 10. Physical Plasticity and Adaptation 192
17. 11. Pathology of Living Indians as Seen in Guatemala 203
18. 12. Psychobiometry of Mexican Indians 226
19. References 235
20. Index 273