Disability in Medieval Europe(English, Hardcover, Metzler Irina)

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Disability in Medieval Europe(English, Hardcover, Metzler Irina) is written by Metzler Irina and published by Taylor & Francis Ltd. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0415365031 (ISBN 10) and 9780415365031 (ISBN 13).

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.