Madness in Medieval Law and Custom
Download or Read eBook Madness in Medieval Law and Custom PDF 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.
| 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
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.
