Those They Called Idiots - The Idea of the Disabled Mind From 1700 to the Present Day

About the author

Simon Jarrett is a writer and historian specializing in the history of disability. He is a Visiting Fellow at the Open University and author of A History of Disability in England: From the Medieval Period to the Present Day (2023). He also writes about people with learning disabilities and the arts for Community Living magazine. He is Chair of Corali Dance Company, a leader in dance created by people with learning disabilities.

Summary

A humane, thoughtful and yet clear-eyed history of people with learning disabilities.

Product details

• Authors: Simon Jarrett
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.04.2025
• EAN: 9781836390718
• ISBN: 978-1-83639-071-8
• No. of pages: 352
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; MEDICAL / History, General & world history, History of Medicine, Social welfare & social services, Care of people with specific needs, General and world history