1955, Vol 2, Num 2

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p.1	Engineering — Hope of the Handless
	Eugene F. Murphy, Ph.D.

p.4	The Anthropology and Social Significance of the Human Hand
	Ethel J. Alpenfels, D.Sc.

p.22	The Anatomy and Mechanics of the Human Hand
	Craig L Taylor, Ph.D. Robert J. Schwarz, M.D

p.36	Some Problems in the Management of Upper Extremity Amputees
	Frederick E. Vultee, Capt., USA (MC)

p.47	The Noticeability of the Cosmetic Glove
	Tamara Dembo, Ph.D. Esther Tane Baskin, M.A.

p.57	Color Realism in the Cosmetic Glove
	W. A. Carnelli, B.S. (Vienna) M.G. DeFries, M. Ch. E. Fred Leonard, Ph.D.

p.66	The Choice of Terminal Devices
	Sidney Fishman, Ph.D. Norman Berger, M.S.

p.78	The Principles of Artificial Hand Design
	Maurice J. Fletcher, Lt. Col., USA (MSC) Fred Leonard, Ph.D.

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