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 OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2005 Annotation: 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: |
Additional Information |
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" (1.48 lbs) 366 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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:
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. |