A Correction for Artificial Deformation of Skulls

'A Correction for Artificial Deformation of Skulls' is a significant scientific monograph in the field of physical anthropology, focusing on the complex challenges of craniometry. Written by the renowned anthropologist Harry Lionel Shapiro, this work provides a detailed methodology for analyzing and adjusting measurements of human skulls that have undergone intentional artificial deformation. Throughout history, various cultures have practiced cranial molding for aesthetic or social reasons, which presents a unique problem for researchers attempting to determine biological relationships and population characteristics. Shapiro’s study meticulously explores the mathematical and anatomical techniques required to 'correct' these deformations, allowing for more accurate comparisons with undeformed specimens. By establishing a systematic approach to reconstructing the original cranial proportions, the author contributes essential tools to the fields of osteology, archaeology, and forensic science. This volume remains an important reference for scholars interested in the history of physical anthropology and the evolution of anthropometric techniques. It offers deep insights into the intersection of cultural practices and biological science, providing a foundational text for understanding how human remains can be interpreted despite external modifications.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.