Disability in Medieval Europe : Thinking about Physical Impairment in the High Middle Ages, c.1100–c.1400, Paperback / softback Book

Disability in Medieval Europe : Thinking about Physical Impairment in the High Middle Ages, c.1100–c.1400 Paperback / softback

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 philosophynotions of the physical bodymedical 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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