Disability in Medieval Europe

Disability in Medieval Europe Thinking About Physical Impairment During the High Middle Ages, C.1100 - 1400 - Routledge Studies in Medieval Religion and Culture

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Publisher's Synopsis

This impressive volume presents a thorough examination of all aspects of physical impairment and disability in medieval Europe. Examining a popular era that is of great interest to many historians and researchers, Irene Metzler presents a theoretical framework of disability and explores key areas such as:

  • medieval theoretical concepts
  • theology and natural philosophy
  • notions of the physical body
  • medical theory and practice.

Bringing into play the modern day implications of medieval thought on the issue, this is a fascinating and informative addition to the research studies of medieval history, history of medicine and disability studies scholars the English-speaking world over.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780415365031
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
DEWEY: 305.9080940902
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 355
Weight: 680g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 25mm