Alexandra Roginski

Alexandra Roginski, author of 'Science and Power in the Nineteenth-Century Tasman World,' discusses the history and significance of phrenology in 19th century Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Topics include the lives of popular phrenologists, the involvement of indigenous performers and women in phrenology, the use of phrenology in colonial settlements, the journey of Leo Meadow, and the racialization of an individual. The speakers also express interest in studying the continuation of scientific channels in the 20th century.