The Head and Mind

"Head Case: The Early Roots of American Psychology and Neuroscience" in blocky distressed brown lettering that mimics press printing. The text has embellishments reminiscent of 19th century printing.

Modern science can develop from strange roots. Mesmerism and phrenology are now considered to be "psuedosciences" with questionable principles and methods of treatment, but American psychology and neuroscience can trace their influence and origins to these debunked movements.

Page of text discussing phrenology, physiology, physiognomy, and magnetism, as well as information about the journal and cost
The Illustrated Phrenological Almanac

Phrenology and animal magnetism (referred to as "vital magnetism" on this page) often went hand in hand

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