Physiological and Medical Observations Among the Indians of Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico

By Ales Hrdlicka

Book Overview

""Physiological and Medical Observations Among the Indians of Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico"" is a book written by Ales Hrdlicka, a renowned anthropologist and physical anthropologist. The book is a detailed account of Hrdlicka's observations and studies of the physiological and medical characteristics of various indigenous tribes residing in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.Hrdlicka conducted extensive research on the physical and medical conditions of the indigenous tribes, including the Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache tribes. He studied their skeletal structures, dental health, and cranial morphology, and also observed their lifestyles, diets, and cultural practices.The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the health and physiological characteristics of these tribes, including their susceptibility to certain diseases and their overall physical resilience. Hrdlicka also discusses the impact of European colonization on the health of these indigenous populations and the changes that occurred in their lifestyles and diets as a result.Overall, ""Physiological and Medical Observations Among the Indians of Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico"" is an important contribution to the field of anthropology and provides valuable insights into the health and wellbeing of indigenous populations in the region.1908. This is the manuscript of Bulletin 34 of the Bureau of American Ethnology, by Hrdlicka, Assistant Curator in charge of the Division of Physical Anthropology, United States National Museum. This bulletin comprises the results of extended researches and personal observations among a large number of tribes occupying the arid region of the Southwest and deals with matters of great importance to the aborigines and to those agencies, governmental and otherwise, interested in promoting their welfare, as well as to the science of Anthropology at large.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417938374
• ISBN13: 9781417938377
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 536 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"