
Mary Somerville - Brilliant polymath, scientific genius triumphed against the odds
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Brain Size and Intelligence: A Historical Perspective
This chapter examines the historical beliefs linking brain size to intelligence, particularly through the lens of 19th-century craniology and its implications on gender stereotypes. It discusses the failure of scientific studies to conclusively prove this correlation, delves into the complexities of brain physiology, and honors a pioneering figure in science who bridged physical sciences with mathematics.
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