Isbn: 9780282458850 - how to read the human head and face (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the interdisciplinary field known as phrenology - the study of the shape and size of the human skull as a means of understanding an individual's character and mental faculties. This now-obsolete practice was first popularized by Franz Joseph Gall in the 18th century. The author argues that phrenology has since been debunked by the advent of modern physiology and psychology. Through meticulous research, the author traces the history of the practice, explaining how it gained traction and was later discredited. Among the key proponents of phrenology were Johann Spurzheim and George Combe, who developed a detailed system of 37 organs associated with specific mental abilities, such as intellect, morality, and criminality. The author delves into the scientific methods and experiments used by phrenologists, highlighting their flaws and limitations. The book also examines the profound influence that phrenology had on the fields of education, medicine, and criminal justice in the 19th century, shaping both social policy and scientific inquiry. Ultimately, this book provides a comprehensive and critical analysis of phrenology, offering a valuable perspective on the history of scientific thought and the pursuit of understanding human nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…