A System of Phrenology 1834 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417978090)

""A System of Phrenology"" is a book written by George Combe and published in 1834. The book is an in-depth exploration of the pseudoscientific field of phrenology, which was popular in the 19th century. Phrenology is the study of the shape and size of the human skull, and how it relates to personality traits and mental abilities. Combe's book is divided into four parts. The first part provides an overview of phrenology, including its history, principles, and methods. The second part discusses the different organs of the brain and how they relate to specific mental abilities and personality traits. The third part explores the practical applications of phrenology, including how it can be used in education, criminal justice, and medicine. The final part of the book addresses common criticisms of phrenology and attempts to defend the field against its detractors. Throughout the book, Combe argues that phrenology is a legitimate science and that it has the potential to revolutionize many areas of society. He provides numerous case studies and anecdotes to support his claims, and he also includes illustrations of the human skull and brain to help readers understand the concepts he is discussing. Despite its popularity in the 19th century, phrenology is now widely regarded as a pseudoscience and has been discredited by modern neuroscience. However, ""A System of Phrenology"" remains an important historical document that provides insight into the intellectual and cultural trends of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.

Author: George Combe
ISBN-10: 1417978090
ISBN-13: 9781417978090
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2004
Pages: 688
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.51d