Disability in Medieval Europe

Thinking about Physical Impairment in the High Middle Ages, c.1100-c.1400
1. Auflage 2005
ISBN: 978-0-415-36503-1
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 366 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 713 g

Reihe: Routledge Studies in Medieval Religion and Culture

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.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Metzler, Irina

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Geschichte der Medizin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction 2. The Theoretical Framework of Disability 3. Medieval Theoretical Concepts of the (Impaired) Body 4. Impairment in Medieval Medicine and Natural Philosophy 5. Medieval Miracles and Impairment 6. Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Irina Metzler