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Disability in Medieval Europe: Thinking about Physical Impairment in the High Middle Ages, C.1100-C.1400
Contributor(s): Metzler, Irina (Author)

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 ISBN: 0415365031     ISBN-13: 9780415365031
Publisher: Routledge
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: December 2005
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This impressive volume presents the first 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 the key areas of:
* 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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BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Sociology - General
- History | Europe - Medieval
Dewey: 305.908
LCCN: 2005011158
Series: Routledge Studies in Medieval Religion and Culture
Physical Information: 0.98" H x 6.32" W x 9.5" L (1.48 lbs) 366 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453)
Features: Annotated, Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
 
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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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