Why the Middle Ages matter medieval light on modern injustice
Why the Middle Ages matter medieval light on modern injustice
ed. by Celia Chazelle ...
- XIV, 208 S. 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
"The word "medieval" is often used in a negative way when talking about contemporary issues; Why the Middle Ages Matter refreshes our thinking about this historical era, and our own, by looking at some pressing concerns from today's world, asking how these issues were really handled in the medieval period, and showing why the past matters now. The contributors here cover topics such as torture, animal rights, marriage, sexuality, imprisonment, refugees, poverty and end of life care. They shed light on relations between Christians and Muslims and on political leadership. This collection challenges many negative stereotypes of medieval people, revealing a world from which, for instance, much could be learned about looking after the spiritual needs of the dying, and about integrating prisoners into the wider community with the emphasis on reconciliation between victim and criminal. It represents a new level of engagement with issues of social justice by medievalists and provides a highly engaging way into studying the middle ages for students"--
9780415780643 hbk. 9780415780650 pbk. 9780203803868 ebk.
2011010784
Social justice
Social justice--History--To 1500
Social problems--History--To 1500
Social history--Medieval, 500-1500
Soziales Problem
Gesellschaft
Soziale Gerechtigkeit
Geschichte
Aufsatzsammlung
Class of Spring 2018 Nina Maria Gorrissen Fellow in History Fellow
Aufsatzsammlung
HM671
303.3/720940902
Includes bibliographical references and index
"The word "medieval" is often used in a negative way when talking about contemporary issues; Why the Middle Ages Matter refreshes our thinking about this historical era, and our own, by looking at some pressing concerns from today's world, asking how these issues were really handled in the medieval period, and showing why the past matters now. The contributors here cover topics such as torture, animal rights, marriage, sexuality, imprisonment, refugees, poverty and end of life care. They shed light on relations between Christians and Muslims and on political leadership. This collection challenges many negative stereotypes of medieval people, revealing a world from which, for instance, much could be learned about looking after the spiritual needs of the dying, and about integrating prisoners into the wider community with the emphasis on reconciliation between victim and criminal. It represents a new level of engagement with issues of social justice by medievalists and provides a highly engaging way into studying the middle ages for students"--
9780415780643 hbk. 9780415780650 pbk. 9780203803868 ebk.
2011010784
Social justice
Social justice--History--To 1500
Social problems--History--To 1500
Social history--Medieval, 500-1500
Soziales Problem
Gesellschaft
Soziale Gerechtigkeit
Geschichte
Aufsatzsammlung
Class of Spring 2018 Nina Maria Gorrissen Fellow in History Fellow
Aufsatzsammlung
HM671
303.3/720940902