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The History of Phrenology on the Web
By
Dr
John van Wyhe
Welcome to the most comprehensive website for the history of phrenology—the
most popular Victorian science. This site provides an accurate overview
of phrenology, the largest collection of phrenological images, and many
digitized primary sources relevant not only to the history of phrenology,
but also to the history of naturalism and evolutionary thought.
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What was phrenology? an overview. Phrenology in literature some of the best-selling Victorian books were influenced by phrenology. The phrenological Organs i.e. 'the bumps'- several lists to compare. |
Texts a large collection of books, articles & extracts. Images portraits, busts, skulls etc. Critical Bibliography a definitive source for primary & secondary works. Frequently updated. Ridiculing phrenology just for fun. |
Newly published: John van Wyhe, Phrenology and the origins of Victorian scientific naturalism (2004). (Amazon link)
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Acknowledgements:
Many people have kindly contributed to this project including: Aileen Fyfe, Jim & Anne Secord, Cordula van Wijhe, Lisle Dalton, Wolfgang Schütz, Anthony Walsh, John Henderson, and Antranig Basman. Sadly, none of its shortcomings can be blamed on them but remain my own.
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This page last modified 13 June, 2004
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