A reassessment of human cranial plasticity: Boas revisited

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Results indicate the relatively high genetic component of the head and face diameters despite the environmental differences during development. Results point to very small and insignificant differences between European- and American-born offspring, and no effect of exposure to the American environment on the cranial index in children. These results contradict Boas' original findings and demonstrate that they may no longer be used to support arguments of plasticity in cranial morphology.

A reassessment of human cranial plasticity: Boas revisited -- Sparks and Jantz, 10.1073/pnas.222389599 -- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.


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A reassessment of human cranial plasticity: Boas revisited -- Sparks and Jantz, 10.1073/pnas.222389599 -- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.