The structure of similarities in southwestern Africa according to anthropometric characteristics
A multivariate similarity analysis (Penrose distance) based on 10 anthropometric characteristics was performed for 16 tribes of southwestern Africa. The cluster analysis (graph method) of the distance measurements results in a clear segregation of the negrids and the Khosisanids and also in a classi...
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| Published in | Journal of human evolution Vol. 6; no. 2; pp. 211 - 215 |
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| Main Authors | , |
| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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Elsevier Ltd
01.01.1977
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| Online Access | Get full text |
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| Summary: | A multivariate similarity analysis (Penrose distance) based on 10 anthropometric characteristics was performed for 16 tribes of southwestern Africa. The cluster analysis (graph method) of the distance measurements results in a clear segregation of the negrids and the Khosisanids and also in a classification of negrids which lends itself well to interpretation. Here, the Dama in Namibia, whose origin presents a particular problem, form together with another primitive tribe a branch of their own. |
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| ISSN: | 0047-2484 1095-8606 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/S0047-2484(77)80129-2 |