| 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: 0415582040 ISBN-13: 9780415582049 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $56.04 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Arts & Humanities - History | Europe - Medieval |
| Dewey: 305.908 |
| Series: Routledge Studies in Medieval Religion and Culture |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.12 lbs) 356 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. |