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Focusing on the historical context of blindness in eighteenth-century Britain, this book examines the evolution of sight correction through philosophical debates and medical advancements by pioneers like William Read and Mary Cater. It highlights the emergence of medical specialism and incorporates firsthand accounts from visually impaired individuals, such as Thomas Gills and Priscilla Pointon, who used literature to address societal inadequacies. By intertwining philosophical, medical, and economic perspectives, it reveals how perceptions of blindness have been reshaped, influencing contemporary understanding.
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Sight Correction, Chris Mounsey
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- 2019
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- Title
- Sight Correction
- Subtitle
- Vision and Blindness in Eighteenth-Century Britain
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Chris Mounsey
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Publisher
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 340
- ISBN13
- 9780813943312
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Focusing on the historical context of blindness in eighteenth-century Britain, this book examines the evolution of sight correction through philosophical debates and medical advancements by pioneers like William Read and Mary Cater. It highlights the emergence of medical specialism and incorporates firsthand accounts from visually impaired individuals, such as Thomas Gills and Priscilla Pointon, who used literature to address societal inadequacies. By intertwining philosophical, medical, and economic perspectives, it reveals how perceptions of blindness have been reshaped, influencing contemporary understanding.