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Disability in Medieval Europe: Thinking about Physical Impairment in the High Middle Ages, c.1100–c.1400 (Routledge Studies in Medieval Religion and Culture) - Softcover

Metzler, Irina

 
9780415582049: Disability in Medieval Europe: Thinking about Physical Impairment in the High Middle Ages, c.1100–c.1400 (Routledge Studies in Medieval Religion and Culture)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0415582040 ISBN 13: 9780415582049
Publisher: Routledge, 2010

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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About the Author

Irina Metzler

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415582040
ISBN 13 
9780415582049
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
364