James Poskett — Materials of the Mind: Phrenology, Race, and the Global History of Science

In this podcast episode, we talk with James Poskett, author of Materials of the Mind: Phrenology, Race, and the Global History of Science, 1815-1920. 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. Find this podcast and further resources on the Consortium's website at: https://www.chstm.org/video/71