Why Study the Middle Ages?
Kisha G. Tracy
Ark Humanities Press
ISBN: 9781641891974
Part of an incomplete series from the past, this book explores new trends in medieval studies and how they relate to interdisciplinary studies in the humanities, social sciences, and other aspects of STEM. Checking it up. Case studies in the book examine how medievalists are currently studying topics such as domestic abuse and disability.
excerpt:
When I talk to medievalists, I often hear them say that the study of the Middle Ages is fundamentally interdisciplinary. Far from bragging (though it may be in some cases), it’s the truth on the ground. Medieval literary scholars, unlike scholars of other periods, consider almost all written texts, regardless of genre, to be their scope. Art historians must have access to disciplines such as religion, literature, and science. Studies in disability studies include science, medicine, literature, sociology, linguistics, and archeology. To complete our work, a medievalist should at least be interdisciplinary, working in different disciplines, perhaps interdisciplinary, and linking those disciplines.
Who is this book for?
We at Medievalists.net believe this is one of the most important books in the field for 2022 and a must-read for students considering a career in Medieval Studies. The wider medieval community will also be interested in this work, as it provides insight into how the field has changed in recent years.
author
Kisha G. Tracy is an associate professor of English at Fitchburg State University and co-coordinator of the Center for Teaching and Learning. She is well known in the medieval studies community and has a strong online presence. Click here to view her personal website Or follow her Kisha on Twitter @kosho22
you can hear her too This episode of the Medieval Podcast We are talking about disability in the Middle Ages.
See also her blog post Why study the Middle Ages? Because #MedievalSo…MuchMore
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