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Virtual Anthropology

A guide to a new interdisciplinary field

Medium: Buch
ISBN: 978-3-7091-1908-2
Verlag: Springer
Erscheinungstermin: 05.05.2017
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This volume details Virtual Anthropology, a new branch of science that combines elements from such different fields as anthropology, radiology, forensics, mathematics, and computer science. It offers an ideal introduction into the discipline. Coverage details medical imaging and digitizing techniques as well as the analysis and reconstruction of morphology based on spatial geometry of biological objects. Many examples of real applications and future perspectives are featured throughout the volume. In addition, an accompanying DVD contains instructive exercises, answers, links to free software, and 2D and 3D data, allowing readers to take their first steps into the subject. The volume carefully walks readers, step-by-step into the methods of operation to particularly understand their relevance for research and society. It is ideal for all kinds of students from biological to medical and technical fields as well as by teachers, journalists, and interested laymen.


Produkteigenschaften


  • Artikelnummer: 9783709119082
  • Medium: Buch
  • ISBN: 978-3-7091-1908-2
  • Verlag: Springer
  • Erscheinungstermin: 05.05.2017
  • Sprache(n): Englisch
  • Auflage: Softcover Nachdruck of the original 1. Auflage 2011
  • Produktform: Kartoniert, Paperback
  • Gewicht: 1084 g
  • Seiten: 423
  • Format (B x H x T): 210 x 279 x 25 mm
  • Ausgabetyp: Kein, Unbekannt
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Chapter 1: Virtual Anthropology: A new interdisciplinary field of science

Chapter 2: Mapping the physical world: Digitise

Chapter 3: Looking inside: Expose

Chapter 4: Using numbers: Compare

Chapter 5: Missing data: Reconstruct

Chapter 6: Back to the real world: Materialise

Chapter 7: Collaborate at the speed of light: Share

Chapter 8: Views into the future