Description
Discover the profound narratives within 'The Idiot', a compelling examination of the lives of individuals with learning disabilities throughout history. This insightful book delves into the oft-overlooked experiences of people marginalized by society over the past 300 years, from the communities of eighteenth-century England to the nineteenth-century asylums and present-day care systems. With a focus on the intersection of intelligence and race, it intricately weaves accounts from civil and criminal courtrooms, alongside humorous jest books, slang dictionaries, novels, and art. 'The Idiot' serves not only as a historical account but also as a mirror reflecting societal attitudes towards learning disabilities, empowering readers to rethink how we view intelligence and human value. Perfect for educators, historians, and anyone interested in social justice, this brand new edition published by Reaktion Books in 2020 is a critical resource. Don't miss out on this enlightening exploration, which invites all to engage with the difficult and complex narratives of those society has often called 'idiots'. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789143010
Year: 2020
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Traces the little-known lives of people with learning disabilities over 300 years
The Idiot traces the little-known lives of people with learning disabilities from the communities of eighteenth-century England to the nineteenth-century asylum and care in today's society. Using evidence from civil and criminal court-rooms, joke books, slang dictionaries, novels, art and caricature, it explores the explosive intermingling of ideas about intelligence and race, while bringing into sharp focus the lives of people often seen as the most marginalised in society.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789143010
Year: 2020
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Traces the little-known lives of people with learning disabilities over 300 years
The Idiot traces the little-known lives of people with learning disabilities from the communities of eighteenth-century England to the nineteenth-century asylum and care in today's society. Using evidence from civil and criminal court-rooms, joke books, slang dictionaries, novels, art and caricature, it explores the explosive intermingling of ideas about intelligence and race, while bringing into sharp focus the lives of people often seen as the most marginalised in society.