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Canonical analysis of facial variation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

D. R. Brothwell ,
M. J. R. Healy  and
R. G. Harvey
D. R. Brothwell
Affiliation:
British Museum (Natural History), London, S.W.7, Division of Computing and Statistics, MRC Clinical Research Centre, Harrow, and Department of Human Biology, University of New South Wales, Sydney
M. J. R. Healy
Affiliation:
British Museum (Natural History), London, S.W.7, Division of Computing and Statistics, MRC Clinical Research Centre, Harrow, and Department of Human Biology, University of New South Wales, Sydney
R. G. Harvey
Affiliation:
British Museum (Natural History), London, S.W.7, Division of Computing and Statistics, MRC Clinical Research Centre, Harrow, and Department of Human Biology, University of New South Wales, Sydney
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Although the face is one of the most variable parts of the human physique, there is little recent work on this region. Consequently, there is a need for an appraisal of the variation, new thinking as regards the methodology of recording and analysis, and further thought as to the possible applications of such methods. The present exploratory study uses information derived from standardized photographs, to try to elucidate the affinities—and thus the population history—of the people of Tristan da Cunha and the Ainu of Japan. The methods used have also permitted a consideration of within-group variation from the point of view of family differences and varying degrees of admixture. The potential biosocial as well as anthropological value of this type of investigation is discussed.

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Research Article
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Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 4 , Issue 2 , April 1972 , pp. 175 - 185
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1972

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