Disability in Medieval Europe

Thinking about Physical Impairment in the High Middle Ages, c.1100–c.1400

AvIrina Metzler

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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.