International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 59, Issue 2 , Pages 81-87, 14 June 2001

Stuttering in history and culture

  • Sibylle Brosch

      Affiliations

    • Section of Phoniatrics and Pediatric Audiology, University Otorhinolaryngology Clinic, University of Ulm, Schillerstrasse 15, D-89070 Ulm, Germany
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +49-731-50021701; fax: +49-731-50021702
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  • Wolfgang Pirsig

      Affiliations

    • Section of Rhinology and Rhonchopathies, University Otorhinolaryngology Clinic, University of Ulm, Prittwitzstrasse 43, D-89070 Ulm, Germany

Received 10 January 2001; accepted 22 March 2001.

Abstract 

The phenomenon of stuttering from Biblical times is covered from a historical and cultural point of view. Theories of its origin and the methods by which it was treated in former times including the surgical procedures of the 18th and 19th century are examined. Since the Renaissance, examples of stutterers in the performing arts have been found.

Keywords:  Stuttering, Stammering, History, Art, Culture

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International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 59, Issue 2 , Pages 81-87, 14 June 2001