Disability in Medieval Europe: Thinking about Physical Impairment in the High Middle Ages, C.1100-C.1400 by Metzler, Irina

Disability in Medieval Europe: Thinking about Physical Impairment in the High Middle Ages, c.1100-c.1400 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780415582049)

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Disability in Medieval Europe: Thinking about Physical Impairment in the High Middle Ages, C.1100-C.1400 by Metzler, Irina

Disability in Medieval Europe: Thinking about Physical Impairment in the High Middle Ages, c.1100-c.1400

$52.95
Disability in Medieval Europe: Thinking about Physical Impairment in the High Middle Ages, C.1100-C.1400 by Metzler, Irina

Disability in Medieval Europe: Thinking about Physical Impairment in the High Middle Ages, c.1100-c.1400

$52.95
Format: Paperback
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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.

Author: Irina Metzler
ISBN-10: 0415582040
ISBN-13: 9780415582049
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 07/09/2010
Pages: 356
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.75d

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