Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.
Language: English
Published by Hendrickson Publishers, 2002
ISBN 10: 1565636538 ISBN 13: 9781565636538
Hardcover, no dust jacket. Slight perfume scent. Boards are slightly edge worn. 377 pp.
Language: English
Published by Counterpoint (edition ), 2026
ISBN 10: 1640096833 ISBN 13: 9781640096837
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Counterpoint, Berkeley, 2026
ISBN 10: 1640096833 ISBN 13: 9781640096837
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This fascinating history of phrenology reveals how one family, despite their flawed framework, helped shape early understanding of the human mind-reflecting both the limits of early science and the ongoing evolution of scientific inquiryFor readers of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, The Emperorof All Maladies, and Radium GirlsAn absorbing tale of science and showmanship, ideology and enterprise, that provides not just a fascinating history of our country, but also crucial insight into the deep currents that continue to propel modern lifeDuring the contentious and progressive antebellum era, the Fowler family preached a gospel of self-improvement to a nation eager to embrace its foundational beliefs. For the first time, this new "science" of phrenology offered all Americans the ability to improve their station by unlocking their innate mental and emotional truths. Revered politicians, quirky celebrities, infamous criminals, and social outcasts all found their way to the Fowlers for skull readings.Brimming with the energy to change the world, the Fowlers connected phrenology to practically every aspect of life in the young nation-from abolition to women's rights, temperance to prison reform, spiritualism and mesmerism to vegetarianism and sexual education. But there was a dark side to this fad and to the Fowlers, and soon nefarious forces co-opted this once-hopeful sensation to justify racism and xenophobia.Phrenology's complex history stands as a commentary on the dreams and follies of the American republic. Though phrenology (and the Fowlers) ran afoul of the tide of history, its aspirational insistence on an individual's ability to improve oneself became embedded in the fabric of the nation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by Counterpoint LLC 4/14/2026, 2026
ISBN 10: 1640096833 ISBN 13: 9781640096837
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Empire of Skulls: Phrenology, the Fowler Family, and a New Nation's Quest to Unlock the Secrets of the Mind. Book.
Seller: Jackson Street Booksellers, Omaha, NE, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine copy in hardcover with fine jacket.
Hardcover. Condition: Good.
Condition: New.
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Hardback. Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Michigan State University Press, East Lansing, MI, 2013
ISBN 10: 1611860830 ISBN 13: 9781611860832
Seller: Smith Family Bookstore Downtown, Eugene, OR, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Text clean and unmarked. Binding tight. Covers have very light wear. Edges of pages have very light wear.
Language: English
Published by Counterpoint LLC April 2026, 2026
ISBN 10: 1640096833 ISBN 13: 9781640096837
Seller: A Cappella Books, Inc., Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Michigan State University Press, 2013
ISBN 10: 1611860830 ISBN 13: 9781611860832
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good - Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear, may have a remainder mark - NICE Standard-sized.
Language: English
Published by Michigan State University Press, 2013
ISBN 10: 1611860830 ISBN 13: 9781611860832
Seller: Book House in Dinkytown, IOBA, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Paperback. Condition: Good+. Fewer than 10 pages with markings. Spine has gentle creasing but binding remains strong. Exterior looks nice. NOT ex-library. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Language: English
Published by Michigan State University Press, 2013
ISBN 10: 1611860830 ISBN 13: 9781611860832
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.
Language: English
Published by Michigan State University Press, 2013
ISBN 10: 1611860830 ISBN 13: 9781611860832
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Acceptable - This is a significantly damaged book. It should be considered a reading copy only. Please order this book only if you are interested in the content and not the condition. May be ex-library. PAPERBACK Standard-sized.
Seller: Massive Bookshop, Greenfield, MA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New.
US$ 30.39
Quantity: 15 available
Add to basketHRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by University of Chicago press, 2013
ISBN 10: 1611860830 ISBN 13: 9781611860832
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Brand New.
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New.
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
US$ 29.39
Quantity: 2 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Brand New. 256 pages. 9.00x6.00x9.28 inches. In Stock.
Condition: new.
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
US$ 28.69
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Add to basketCondition: New.
Seller: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
hardcover. Condition: New. Special order direct from the distributor.
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
US$ 29.96
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Add to basketHardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
US$ 32.35
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Add to basketCondition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Language: English
Published by Penn State University Press, 2019
ISBN 10: 0271080884 ISBN 13: 9780271080888
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Penn State University Press, 2019
ISBN 10: 0271080884 ISBN 13: 9780271080888
Seller: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Condition: New.