A Racial Study of the Fijians by Norman E. Gabel

"A Racial Study of the Fijians" by Norman E. Gabel is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. This anthropological work provides an in-depth physical survey of the native male population of Fiji, focusing on the characteristics of the Fijians through anthropometric methods. The book covers various aspects of their physical traits, examining differences among regional populations and offering comparative analysis with neighboring groups. The opening of this work sets a clear framework for examining the physical characteristics of the Fijian male population based on data collected during a seven-month stay in the islands. The introduction outlines the research objectives, which include describing the Fijians as a whole, comparing them with neighboring cultures, and analyzing regional differences. Gabel details his methodology for gathering anthropometric samples, explaining how he collected data from various districts across Fiji to build a comprehensive understanding of the population's physical attributes. The opening also hints at the book's extensive methodology and statistical analysis, promising a thorough exploration of the mixed racial background and diverse characteristics of the Fijian men. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Gabel, Norman E., 1906-1961
LoC No. a58009532
Title A Racial Study of the Fijians
Series Title Anthropological records, v. 20, no. 1
Credits Produced by Charlene Taylor, Jude Eylander, Joseph Cooper
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology
Subject Fijians
Subject Anthropometry -- Fiji
Category Text
eBook-No. 39140
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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