Disability in Medieval Europe Thinking about Physical Impairment in the High Middle Ages, C. 1100-C. 1400 |
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| Author:
| Metzler, Irina |
| ISBN: | 978-0-415-58204-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2010 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $72.99 |
Book Description:
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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.
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More DescriptionThis 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.