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Difference And Disability In The Medieval Islamic World: Blighted Bodies

Difference And Disability In The Medieval Islamic World: Blighted Bodies

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by Kristina Lynn Richardson
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Did you know that blue eyes, baldness, bad breath and boils were all considered bodily 'blights' by Medieval Arabs, as were cross eyes, lameness and deafness? What assumptions about bodies influenced this particular vision of physical difference? How did blighted people view their own bodies? Through close analyses of anecdotes, personal letters, (auto)biographies, erotic poetry, legal opinions, chronicles and theological tracts, the cultural views and experiences of disability and difference in the medieval Islamic world are brought to life.

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ISBN13: 9780748695881
ISBN10: 0748695885
Language: English
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Publication Year: 2014
Format: Paperback

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    Explores medieval Islamic perceptions of bodily differences.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're intrigued by historical perspectives on health and body image, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural beliefs about physical differences in medieval Islam. It reveals how societal norms shaped attitudes and personal identities around disability and bodily 'blights,' making it a compelling read for those interested in history, culture, or the history of medicine.
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