What Is Phrenology? (1892)

""What Is Phrenology?"" is a book written by Nelson Sizer and published in 1892. The book provides a comprehensive overview of phrenology, a pseudoscientific theory popular in the 19th century that claimed to be able to determine a person's character and mental abilities based on the shape and size of their skull. Sizer explains the history and development of phrenology, its basic principles, and the various methods used to measure and analyze the skull. He also discusses the controversies surrounding phrenology, including criticism from the scientific community and accusations of racism and sexism. The book includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts and techniques of phrenology. Overall, ""What Is Phrenology?"" offers a fascinating glimpse into a now-discredited field of study that was once widely accepted and influential in popular culture.Extracted From The Human-Nature Library, January, 1893.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.