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Richard Steckel

Richard Steckel

Richard Steckel

Professor Emeritus

steckel.1@osu.edu

(614) 292-5008

1945 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43210

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Research interests: measuring and analyzing long-term trends in the standard of living using diverse sources and methodologies, including heights and skeletal remains.  He is a pioneer in the field of anthropometric history, which uses stature and other anthropometric measures to assess health and nutrition in the past.