Brontë Sources, Texts, and Criticism
The text, "Elements of Phrenology" by George Combe is offered in its entirety.
http://faculty.plattsburgh.edu/peter.friesen/default.asp?go=218
History of Phrenology and the Psychograph
A brief overview of the psychograph, a device used to measure the anatomical structure of a head.
http://www.museumofquackery.com/devices/psychist.htm
Neuroscience: The Legacy of Phrenology
Essay examining the relevance of phrenology to the evolution of modern neuroscience.
http://www.wabash.edu/depart/psych/Courses/Psych97A/STUDENT%20PROJECTS/Phrenology/mcbridec/mcbride.htm
Phrenology
Dedicated to the promotion of modern scientific study, Van den Bossche Peter offers a synopsis of the study and offers examples in modern and paleolithic man. Also includes a bibliography and a sign-up for a mailing list.
http://www.phrenology.org/
Phrenology and the Fine Arts
Offers an interactive phrenological head which maps the various organs to their characteristics. Includes images of the symbolic head and physiognomy illustrations.
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/phrenology/
Reading Heads and Ruling Passions
An overview of phrenology across the world. Includes some unique extracts from primary documents.
http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/macleay/cphrenex.htm
Skeptic's Dictionary: Phrenology (cranioscopy)
Historical information, details on related sciences and a list of links are offered from a skeptic's perspective.
http://skepdic.com/phren.html
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