Disability in Medieval Europe
Thinking about Physical Impairment in the High Middle Ages, c.1100–c.1400
Price: $170.00
Add to Cart- ISBN: 978-0-415-36503-1
- Binding: Hardback
- Published by: Routledge
- Publication Date: 6th December 2005
- Pages: 368
About the Book
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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"...what an extraordinary achievement this pioneering book is." Social History of MedicineTable of Contents
1. Introduction 2. The Theoretical Framework of Disability 3. Medieval Theoretical Concepts of the (Impaired) Body 4. Impairment in Medieval Medicine and Natural Philosophy 5. Medieval Miracles and Impairment 6. Conclusion