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A War Of Nerves: Soldiers And Psychiatrists In The Twentieth Century
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A War Of Nerves Is A History Of Military Psychiatry In The Twentieth Centuryan Authoritative, Accessible Account Drawing On A Vast Range Of Diaries, Interviews, Medical Papers, And Official Records, From Doctors As Well As Ordinary Soldiers. It Reaches Back To The Moment When The Technologies Of Modern Warfare And The Disciplines Of Psychological Medicine First Confronted Each Other On The Western Front, And Traces Their Uneasy Relationship Through The Eras Of Shellshock, Combat Fatigue, And Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.At Once Absorbing Historical Narrative And Intellectual Detective Story, A War Of Nerves Weaves Together The Literary, Medical, And Military Lore To Give Us A Fascinating History Of War Neuroses And Their Treatment, From The World Wars Through Vietnam And Up To The Gulf War. Ben Shephard Answers Recurring Questions About The Effects Of War. Why Do Some Men Crack And Others Not? Are The Limits Of Resistance Determined By Character, Heredity, Upbringing, Ideology, Or Simple Biochemistry?Military Psychiatry Has Long Been Shrouded In Misconception, And Haunted By The Competing Demands Of Battle And Of Recovery. Now, For The First Time, We Have A Definitive History Of This Vital Art And Science, Which Illuminates The Bumpy Efforts To Understand The Ravages Of War On The Human Mind, And Points Towards The True Lessons To Be Learned From Treating The Aftermath Of War.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'A War of Nerves'? A: 'A War of Nerves' explores the history of military psychiatry in the twentieth century, detailing the relationship between modern warfare and psychological medicine.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Ben Shephard, who provides an authoritative account of military psychiatry.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as shell shock, combat fatigue, and post-traumatic stress disorder, tracing their evolution from World War I through to the Gulf War.
- Q: Is 'A War of Nerves' suitable for general readers? A: 'A War of Nerves' is written in an accessible style, making it suitable for both general readers and those interested in military history or psychology.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'A War of Nerves' is a comprehensive read with a total of 512 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it both lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'A War of Nerves' published? A: 'A War of Nerves' was published on March 30, 2003.
- Q: Does the book include personal accounts from soldiers? A: Yes, the book draws on a vast range of diaries and interviews from both doctors and ordinary soldiers, providing personal insights into military psychiatry.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'A War of Nerves' is available in a revised edition, ensuring updated content and insights.
- Q: What makes this book unique in its field? A: This book is unique as it offers a definitive history of military psychiatry, illuminating the complexities of treating war-related psychological issues.