Human dermatoglyphics

Author: Zhang Haiguo (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2006-03-28
Features: This book systematically and concisely introduces the history, principles, methods, and applications of human dermatoglyphics research. It covers the anatomical structure of fingerprint skin and the differences between fingerprint skin and other types of skin; discusses the ethical issues in dermatoglyphics research; describes the classification methods of fingerprints, palm prints, and footprints, accompanied by illustrations, making complex morphological classifications easy to remember and learn. The statistical methods introduced in this book play a significant role in exploring and organizing biological information of dermatoglyphic parameters. It explains the fundamental theory that fingerprint patterns are diverse yet lifelong stable. The book records the author's insights and experiences in dermatoglyphics research over nearly 30 years, such as: the heterogeneity of Han Chinese dermatoglyphic patterns indicating that Han Chinese are descendants of ancient minority groups, the Tibetan ethnic group being a northern group of China rather than a "southward (Indian) group," and the role of island-like deposits in preserving the dermatoglyphic features of original inhabitants in certain populations. The book cites several fingerprint-based criminal case examples and mentions the special relationship between DNA technology and fingerprints. It critiques the time and space perspectives of palmistry from the inherent characteristics of palm prints. The book highlights the (auxiliary) significance of dermatoglyphics in diagnosing diseases. It organizes key points and review questions for each chapter, facilitating self-study and self-assessment for readers.