Blind in Early Modern Japan: Disability, Medicine, and Identity, Wei Yu and Wayne Tan.

  • Published In: Journal of the History of Medicine & Allied Sciences, 2024, v. 79, n. 3. P. 278 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Mondelli, Frank 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses the book "Blind in Early Modern Japan: Disability, Medicine, and Identity" by Wei Yu and Wayne Tan. The book explores the experiences of blind individuals in Tokugawa society in Japan from 1603 to 1867. It examines the unique opportunities and challenges faced by blind people during this period, including their involvement in medical practices, the rise of a powerful guild for the blind, and the lives of blind professionals in fields such as acupuncture, music, and scholarship. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding blindness in Tokugawa Japan within its specific historical and cultural context, and challenges Western understandings of disability and history. Overall, the book provides valuable insights into the lives of blind individuals in early modern Japan and will be of interest to scholars in various fields. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the History of Medicine & Allied Sciences. 2024/07, Vol. 79, Issue 3, p278
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0022-5045
  • DOI:10.1093/jhmas/jrad055
  • Accession Number:178852910
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