ABSTRACT
Co-authored by clinical psychologists and a psychiatrist, this chapter examines claims related to phrenology. It includes a section on pop culture and public perception. The chapter describes a recent investigation into phrenology that uses 21st century scientific methods to investigate this historic 19th century practice. The chapter makes the case that phrenology helped to set the stage for the future scientific understanding and investigations into the brain and neuroscience. The chapter concludes by describing the historical use of phrenology to promote racist ideas.
