Outlines Of Phrenology

By Johann Gaspar Spurzheim and G. Spurzheim

Book Overview

""Outlines of Phrenology"" is a book written by George Spurzheim, a German physician and one of the pioneers of phrenology. The book provides an introduction to the study of phrenology, which is the scientific study of the relationship between the structure of the brain and human behavior. Spurzheim explains the basic principles of phrenology, including the idea that different regions of the brain are responsible for different mental faculties such as language, memory, and emotion. He also discusses the practical applications of phrenology, such as using it to understand and improve education, criminal justice, and mental health. The book includes detailed illustrations of the human skull and brain, as well as case studies and examples of phrenological analysis. Overall, ""Outlines of Phrenology"" is a comprehensive and informative guide to this fascinating field of study.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430483946
• ISBN13: 9781430483946
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"