Materials of the Mind

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Phrenology, Race, and the Global History of Science, 1815-1920

By James Poskett

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Materials of the Mind by James Poskett explores the intertwined history of science and the human mind, delving into how material culture has influenced scientific thought. The book traces the evolution of psychological understanding through various artifacts and experiments, highlighting the global contributions to the field of science and nature.
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You might like this book if you're intrigued by the global roots and the evolution of scientific ideas that have shaped modern science. It uncovers the often overlooked contributions of researchers across the world, providing a fresh perspective on how knowledge has been conceived and exchanged beyond Western centres.

Materials of the Mind

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This is not only the first global history of nineteenth-century science but the first global history of phrenology.

Phrenology was the most popular mental science of the Victorian age. From American senators to Indian social reformers, this new mental science found supporters around the globe. Materials of the Mind tells the story of how phrenology changed the world—and how the world changed phrenology.

This is a story of skulls from the Arctic, plaster casts from Haiti, books from Bengal, and letters from the Pacific. Drawing on far-flung museum and archival collections, and addressing sources in six different languages, Materials of the Mind is an impressively innovative account of science in the nineteenth century as part of global history. It shows how the circulation of material culture underpinned the emergence of a new materialist philosophy of the mind, while also demonstrating how a global approach to history can help us reassess issues such as race, technology, and politics today.

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James Poskett's Materials of the Mind has been widely praised for its innovative take on the global history of phrenology, treating it not as a pseudo-scientific footnote but as a significant cultural and scientific movement. Reviewers commend Poskett for illuminating the substantial role of phrenology in Victorian-era science, highlighting its intricate ties with colonialism and race. The book's exploration of phrenological objects—like skulls, letters, and casts—offers a unique perspective on how ideas about race and science circulated worldwide, marking it as an essential work in understanding the complex history of science.

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ISBN: 9780226820644

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 February 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Illustration: 47 halftones

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 513g

Pages: 373

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About the Author

James Poskett is associate professor in the history of science and technology at the University of Warwick.

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