Disability in Medieval Europe
Thinking about Physical Impairment in the High Middle Ages, c.1100–c.1400
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Reference, History, Medieval
| Author: | Irina Metzler | ISBN: | 9781134217380 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | June 7, 2006 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Irina Metzler |
| ISBN: | 9781134217380 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | June 7, 2006 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
