Routledge Disability in Eighteenth-Century England History Book

Explore the first book-length study focused on physical disability in eighteenth-century England. This scholarly work from Routledge examines how meanings of physical difference were formed across various cultural contexts during this era. It provides a deep look into how disabled men and women navigated their lives, including how they used, adopted, or rejected the representations of their own experiences. This historical study addresses fundamental questions regarding eighteenth-century society. It investigates what defined disability in that specific time period and how impairment was perceived by the public. By looking at how people with disabilities viewed themselves and their relationships with others, this book offers a unique perspective on social history and the lived experiences of individuals in Great Britain.