A Historical Sociology of Disability

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The book explores the treatment of disabled individuals in Western society from Antiquity to Early Modernity, highlighting a dual perspective: on one hand, they have been marginalized and mistreated, while on the other, the rise of Christianity introduced a moral obligation to care for them. This historical sociology delves into the evolving societal attitudes towards disability, emphasizing the complex interplay between mistreatment and compassion throughout history.