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A Historical Sociology of Disability

Human Validity and Invalidity from Antiquity to Early Modernity

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  • 364pagine
  • 13 ore di lettura

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The book explores the treatment of disabled individuals in Western society from Antiquity to Early Modernity, highlighting a dual perspective: on one hand, they have been marginalized and mistreated, while on the other, the rise of Christianity introduced a moral obligation to care for them. This historical sociology delves into the evolving societal attitudes towards disability, emphasizing the complex interplay between mistreatment and compassion throughout history.

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A Historical Sociology of Disability, Bill Hughes

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2019
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