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From craniology to serology: Racial anthropology in interwar Hungary and Romania*

2007; Wiley; Volume: 43; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/jhbs.20274

1520-6696

Marius Turda,

Race, Genetics, and Society

Journal of the History of the Behavioral SciencesVolume 43, Issue 4 p. 361-377 Research Article From craniology to serology: Racial anthropology in interwar Hungary and Romania* Marius Turda, Marius Turda Oxford Brookes UniversitySearch for more papers by this author Marius Turda, Marius Turda Oxford Brookes UniversitySearch for more papers by this author First published: 02 October 2007 https://doi.org/10.1002/jhbs.20274Citations: 9AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat REFERENCES Antonescu, C. V. (1933–1934). 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