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A review by chantelspeaks
A History of Disability by Henri-Jacques Stiker
4.0
This book takes a fascinating look at the history of disability. Originally written in French, it focuses almost exclusively on disability history from a European perspective.
The book examines disability in a variety of historical contexts; through Greek myth and broader Ancient Greek society, through the lens of Christianity and the Middle Ages, and finally through the post-World War 1 period, where we see the rise of concepts of "reintegration" and "rehabilitation".
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the history of disability through multiple eras, as well as those interested in how we understand and "manage" disability and how this has changed and developed over time.
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The book examines disability in a variety of historical contexts; through Greek myth and broader Ancient Greek society, through the lens of Christianity and the Middle Ages, and finally through the post-World War 1 period, where we see the rise of concepts of "reintegration" and "rehabilitation".
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the history of disability through multiple eras, as well as those interested in how we understand and "manage" disability and how this has changed and developed over time.
To read more reviews, head to my blog