ANTHROPOMETRY THE MEASUREMENT OF BODY SIZE, SHAPE AND FORM

Author: Prof. S. Nath

ANTHROPOMETRY is not merely an ensemble of techniques and measurements, but it is a powerful method for the description and analysis of body size, shape, form, and proportions. It has been extensively used to quantify and analyze human growth and as such, it has become an important specialization not only in anthropology and human biology but also in sports sciences, nutrition, medical sciences, aerospace engineering, operational designing, psychology, and numerous other sciences. The term anthropometry, the science of measurement of the human body, is attributed to a German Physician, J.S. Elsholtz ( 1623-88 ) who is also credited with the design of the first anthropometer for measuring the human body.

Contents:

Chapters: Anthropoments and Their Application, Body Measurements and Indices, Data Treatment.

ISBN 978-81-7216-010-0 

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