“Nothing is more detestable to the physical anthropologist than... the wretched habit of cremating the dead. It involves not only a prodigal waste of costly fuel and excellent fertilizer, but also the complete destruction of physical historical data. On the other hand, the custom of embalming and mummification is most praiseworthy and highly to be recommended.”
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Earnest Hooton
Earnest Hooton was a prominent anthropologist known for his research in human physiology and anthropological theory. His work involved the study of human skeletal structure, racial differences, and human evolution among other fields. more
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