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The Eye of the Beholder

- Deformity and Disability in the Graeco-Roman World

About The Eye of the Beholder

This engrossing book was the first ever investigation into the plight of the disabled and deformed in Graeco-Roman society, drawing on a wealth of material, including literary texts, medical tracts, vase paintings, sculpture, mythology and ethnography. It is now issued in paperback for the first time with a new preface and updated bibliography.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781853997372
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 280
  • Published:
  • August 31, 2010
  • Dimensions:
  • 157x233x25 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 406 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: September 30, 2024

Description of The Eye of the Beholder

This engrossing book was the first ever investigation into the plight of the disabled and deformed in Graeco-Roman society, drawing on a wealth of material, including literary texts, medical tracts, vase paintings, sculpture, mythology and ethnography. It is now issued in paperback for the first time with a new preface and updated bibliography.

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