Disability in Medieval Europe : Thinking about Physical Impairment in the High Middle Ages, c.1100-c.1400 PDF
by Irina Metzler
Part of the Routledge Studies in Medieval Religion and Culture series
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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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- Pages:368 pages
- Publisher:Taylor and Francis
- Publication Date:30/11/2005
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- ISBN:9780203016060
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- Format:PDF
- Pages:368 pages
- Publisher:Taylor and Francis
- Publication Date:30/11/2005
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- ISBN:9780203016060
