Madness in Medieval Law and Custom
Author | : Wendy Turner |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 262 |
Release | : 2010-09-24 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004187498 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004187499 |
Rating | : 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Madness in Medieval Law and Custom by : Wendy Turner
Download or read book Madness in Medieval Law and Custom written by Wendy Turner and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2010-09-24 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essay collection examines aspects of mental impairment from a variety of angles to unearth medieval perspectives on mental affliction. This volume on madness in the Middle Ages elucidates how medieval society conceptualized mental afflictions, especially in law and culture.