Traditionally, the study of history has been considered a part of the humanities. However, in modern academia, history is increasingly classified as a social science, especially when chronology is the focus.
Signing in the Seraglio: Mutes, Dwarfs and Jestures at the Ottoman Court 1500 - 1700 - M. Miles' thorough history of early modern Turkish views on disability and the popularity of sign language. Reprinted from Disability and Society
Meta Description: [ This document describes the history of mutes, dwarfs, and jestures at the Ottoman Court between 1500 and 1700 ]