Cultural History of Disability in Antiquity
Title:
Cultural History of Disability in Antiquity
Author:
Series (if any):
The Cultural Histories Series
Edited by:
Laes, Professor Christian (University of Manchester, UK)
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
208 pages, 6 bw illus
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN-13:
9781350436282
EAN:
9781350436282
Publication Date:
18/04/2024
Classifications:
Ancient, classical and medieval texts
Weight (g):
520
Dimensions (mm):
170 x 244 x 12
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£30.36
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Description
Though there was not even a word for, or a concept of, disability in Antiquity, a considerable part of the population experienced physical or mental conditions that put them at a disadvantage. Drawing on a wide variety of sources, from literary texts and legal sources to archaeological and iconographical evidence as well as comparative anthropology, this volume uniquely examines contexts and conditions of disability in the ancient world. An essential resource for researchers, scholars and students of history, literature, culture and education, A Cultural History of Disability in Antiquity explores such themes and topics as: atypical bodies; mobility impairment; chronic pain and illness; blindness; deafness; speech; learning difficulties; and mental health.
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