Author: José Pons RosellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 3
Book Description
Some Remarks on Present Dermatoglyphic Research
Author: José Pons RosellQuantitative Dermatoglyphics
Author: Danuta Z. LoeschPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Dermatoglyphics in Medical Disorders
Author: B. SchaumannPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642516203
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
The skin on the fingertips and palmar and plantar surfaces of man is not smooth. It is grooved by curious ridges, which form a variety of configurations. These ridge configurations have attracted the at tention of laymen for millenia. They have also evoked the serious interest of scientists for more than three centuries. The anatomist Bidloo provided a description of ridge detail in the seventeenth cen tury. Since then, additional information has been added by anthro pologists, biologists, and geneticists. For the last century, the fact that each individual's ridge configurations are unique has been uti lized as a means of personal identification especially by law enforce ment officials. Widespread medical interest in epidermal ridges de veloped only in the last several decades when it became apparent that many patients with chromosomal aberrations had unusual ridge formations. Inspection of skin ridges, therefore, promised to provide a simple, inexpensive means for determining whether a given patient had a particular chromosomal defect. However, the promise was only partially fulfilled because of the inherent variability of skin ridge configurations. It was possible to draw conclusions about ridge ab normalities in groups of patients but not always in a given individual. Patients and clinicians became somewhat disenchanted with the clinical value of studying ridges.
Trends in Dermatoglyphic Research
Author: N.M. DurhamPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400921373
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
The preparation of a volume of worldwide research contributions can be a time consuming task which is frequently more difficult than many other types of book. This particular venture was made easier by the assistance of many people. Therefore, we wish to acknowledge: the suggestions, academic support and direction of Dr. Kenneth M. Weiss, our American editor; the assistance of the staff of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Northern Iowa, particularly the generous and congenial efforts of Ms. Rosemarie Skaine and Mrs. Heidi Anderegg whose computer and deciphering skills may be legendary; the kind responses to our long-distance questions from Mr. Martin Scrivener of Kluwer Publications are much appreciated; finally, the efforts of Dr. Paul T. Baker and Dr. Ralph M. Garruto for their help in rounding out the final contents. NMD CCP FOREWORD Among the many techniques developed by nineteenth century anatomists for the study of human morphological structures the analysis of dermatoglyphics has proven to be one of the most useful and durable. The series of reports presented herein reflect the dynamism of the topic. Such analyses provide a valuable tool for measuring the genetic relatedness of human populations and an inexpensive technique for alerting us to the degree of genetic involvement in the causes of many diseases.
Application and Methodological Perspectives in Dermatoglyphics
Author: R. S. BaliPublisher: Northern Book Centre
ISBN: 9788172110567
Category : Dermatoglyphics
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Explore the recent methodological advances in dermatoglyphics, particularly-genetics, developmental variations, ethnic variability, inheritance, forensic and clinical aspects of dermatoglyphics. This volume is an aid to assist those who are engaged in application of dermatoglyphics, especially in the field of human biology, anthropology, forensic science and medicine.
Dermatoglyphics of Schizophrenics
Author: Amrita BaggaPublisher: Mittal Publications
ISBN: 9788170991649
Category : Dermatoglyphics
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
The Anthropologist
Author: Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309142393
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Scores of talented and dedicated people serve the forensic science community, performing vitally important work. However, they are often constrained by lack of adequate resources, sound policies, and national support. It is clear that change and advancements, both systematic and scientific, are needed in a number of forensic science disciplines to ensure the reliability of work, establish enforceable standards, and promote best practices with consistent application. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward provides a detailed plan for addressing these needs and suggests the creation of a new government entity, the National Institute of Forensic Science, to establish and enforce standards within the forensic science community. The benefits of improving and regulating the forensic science disciplines are clear: assisting law enforcement officials, enhancing homeland security, and reducing the risk of wrongful conviction and exoneration. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States gives a full account of what is needed to advance the forensic science disciplines, including upgrading of systems and organizational structures, better training, widespread adoption of uniform and enforceable best practices, and mandatory certification and accreditation programs. While this book provides an essential call-to-action for congress and policy makers, it also serves as a vital tool for law enforcement agencies, criminal prosecutors and attorneys, and forensic science educators.
Finger prints, palms, and soles
Author: Harold CumminsDental Research in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain
Author: National Institute of Dental Research (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dentistry
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Presents a comprehensive picture of ongoing dental research in terms of project titles and descriptions, investigators, subject areas, sponsors, preforming institutions, and funds.