Difference and Disability in the Medieval Islamic World

Difference and Disability in the Medieval Islamic World
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Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages : 168
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ISBN-10 : 9780748664917
ISBN-13 : 0748664912
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Download or read book Difference and Disability in the Medieval Islamic World written by Kristina Richardson and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revealing portrait of Medieval Arab notions of physical difference, this book uses close analysis of primary sources to bring to light cultural views and lived experiences of disability and difference.


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