What Is Phrenology? (1892)

""What Is Phrenology?"" is a book written by Nelson Sizer in 1892 that provides an introduction to the pseudoscientific practice of phrenology. Phrenology was a popular theory in the 19th century that claimed to be able to determine a person's character and mental abilities by examining the shape of their skull. In this book, Sizer explains the history of phrenology, its basic principles, and the various methods used to measure and interpret skull shape. He also discusses the controversies surrounding phrenology, including criticisms from the scientific community and the use of phrenology to justify racist and sexist beliefs. While phrenology is no longer considered a valid scientific theory, Sizer's book provides insight into the popular beliefs and practices of the 19th century.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.