Physiological and Medical Observations Among the Indians of Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548030912)

""Physiological and Medical Observations Among the Indians of Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico"" is a book written by Ales Hrdlicka. In this book, Hrdlicka provides a detailed account of his observations on the physiological and medical conditions of the indigenous people living in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The book is based on the author's extensive fieldwork and research conducted over several years among different tribes, including the Navajo, Pueblo, Hopi, and Apache. Hrdlicka provides insights into the physical characteristics, health conditions, and medical practices of these indigenous communities. He also explores their cultural practices, beliefs, and traditions related to health and healing. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of indigenous people in the United States and Mexico, as well as those interested in medical anthropology and ethnography.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.

Author: Ales Hrdlicka
ISBN-10: 054803091X
ISBN-13: 9780548030912
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 536
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.10lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d