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Idiocy: a Cultural History - Representations: Health, Disability, Culture and Society Patrick Mcdonagh
Idiocy: a Cultural History - Representations: Health, Disability, Culture and Society
Patrick Mcdonagh
The term idiot' is a damning put down, whether deployed on the playground or in the board room. This book explores how artistic, scientific and sociological interpretations of idiocy work symbolically and ideologically in society. It offers a study of the history and representation of mental disability.
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| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | November 1, 2008 |
| ISBN13 | 9781846310966 |
| Publishers | Liverpool University Press |
| Pages | 380 |
| Dimensions | 156 × 232 × 23 mm · 589 g |