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The Book of Love
Mantegazza (1831-1910) was an Italian neurologist, physiologist and anthropologist noted for his experimental investigation into the effects of coca leaves on the human psyche. In addition to his non-fiction works he was also the author of fiction. After practising as a doctor in the Argentine Republic and Paraguay he returned to Italy and was appointed surgeon at Milan Hospital, and professor of general pathology at Pavia. In 1870 he was nominated professor of anthropology at the Instituto di Studi Superiori, Florence where he founded the first Museum of Anthroplogy and Ethnology in Italy, and later the Italian Anthropological Society. From 1865-76 he was deputy for Monza in the Parliament of Italy and was later elected to the Italian Senate. A staunch liberal he defended the ideas of Darwinism in anthropology. This work, literally translated as The Physiology of Love, was first published in the original Italian in 1896 and appeared in this English translation in 1917.
Physiology of Love and Other Writings
Physician, anthropologist, travel writer, novelist, politician, Paolo Mantegazza (1831-1910) was probably the most eclectic figure in late-nineteenth century Italian culture. A prolific writer, Mantegazza can be seen as a forerunner of what has come to be known as cultural studies on account of his interdisciplinary approach, his passionate blend of scientific and literary elements in his writings, and his ability to transcend the boundaries between 'high' and 'low' culture. Though extremely popular during his lifetime both in Italy and abroad, Mantegazza's works have not been made available in a significant English language compilation. This volume is a representative overview of Mantegazza...
The Book of Love
Excerpt from The Book of Love Paolo Mantegazza, Italian physiologist and anthropologist, was born at Monza in 1831. He travelled extensively in Europe, India and America. He was appointed surgeon at Milan Hospital and Professor of General Pathology at Pavia. In 1870 he was nominated Professor of Anthropology at the Istituto di Studii Superiori, Florence. He founded the first Museum of Anthropology and Ethnology in Italy, and the Italian Anthropological Society. He was deputy for Monza in the Italian Parliament from 1865 to 1876, subsequently being elected to the Senate. He is the author of many well known works, as The "Physiology of Sorrow," "The Physiology of Pleasure," "Elements of Hygien...
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