A functional approach to craniology

1960/12/01 by Melvin L. Moss, Richard W. Young · 744 citations
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Medicine · #Citation #Columbia university #Computer science #Gerontology #Library science #Media studies #Medicine #Race, Genetics, and Society #Sociology

paper · doi:10.1002/ajpa.1330180406

published in American Journal of Physical Anthropology 18(4), 281-292 (Wiley)

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