Disability in Medieval Europe: Thinking about Physical Impairment in the High Middle Ages, c.1100–c.1400This 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. |
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Contents
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3 Medieval tehoretical concepts of the impared body | 38 |
4 Impairment in medieval medicine and natural philosophy | 65 |
5 Medieval miracles and impairment | 126 |
6 Conclusion | 186 |
Appendix | 191 |
Notes and references | 260 |
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| Title | Disability in Medieval Europe: Thinking about Physical Impairment in the High Middle Ages, c.1100–c.1400 Routledge Studies in Medieval Religion and Culture |
| Author | Irina Metzler |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Routledge, 2006 |
| ISBN | 1134217390, 9781134217397 |
| Length | 368 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Europe / Medieval History / General Medical / History |
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