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The meaning of V. P. Volkov-Dubrovin works for the development of physiological anthropology

Goodkova L.K.

Lomonosov Moscow State University, Anuchin Research Institute and Museum of Anthropology, Mokhovaya st., 11, Moscow, 125009, Russia

Goodkova Lyudmila K., Ph.D., D.Sc., e-mail: lkgoodkova@bk.ru

Abstract

V.P. Volkov-Dubrovin in physiological anthropology dealt with the problem of biological oxidation. He mastered the oxyhemometry technique suitable for expedition work. According to the results collected in many expeditions, he identified the individual variability of oxyhemometry and he studied significant materials for age, sex and geographical variability. The definition of normal variability limits of oxidizing processes intensity was of great importance for physiological anthropology. He made a significant contribution to the study of interdependence of oxidizing and morphological characteristics of the human body and also made a complex study of Indian populations. V.P. Volkov-Dubrovin had participated in many expeditions and was the author or co-author of numerous articles. His role in the development of physiological anthropology could not be overestimated and his works are a significant contribution to the science of man.

Keywords

anthropology, physiological anthropology, V.P. Volkov-Dubrovin, oxyhemometry

Цит.: Goodkova L.K. The meaning of V. P. Volkov-Dubrovin works for the development of physiological anthropology // Moscow University Anthropology Bulletin (Vestnik Moskovskogo Universiteta. Seria XXIII. Antropologia), 2014; 1/2014; с. 84-89