Chinese Ethnology of Dermatoglyphics

Author: Zhang Haiguo
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: This book is a specialized work that compiles dermatoglyphics data from 56 ethnic groups in China. The publication of this book is the result of the efforts of the China Dermatoglyphics Research Collaboration Group and also the fruit of his dedicated research over more than 20 years. The introduction provides a detailed and rich historical account of the research journey in dermatoglyphics, resembling an archaeological document of dermatoglyphics. It not only describes historical events but also proposes new ideas. The book introduces the dermatoglyphics of each of the 56 ethnic groups, making it a valuable academic resource.
Human dermatoglyphics are classic genetic traits that are externally visible. They remain unchanged throughout a person's life and are unique to each individual. The lifelong constancy of dermatoglyphics ensures that observations of an individual's dermatoglyphics are not limited by age or life and death. The uniqueness of each person makes dermatoglyphics reliable evidence for individual identification. In populations, some dermatoglyphic data are relatively stable, serving as a useful genetic marker for population genetics research.