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Between Flesh and Steel: A History of Military Medicine from the Middle Ages to the War in Afghanistan,Used
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Over the last five centuries, the development of modern weapons and warfare has created an entirely new set of challenges for practitioners in the field of military medicine. Between Flesh and Steel traces the historical development of military medicine from the Middle Ages to modern times.Military historian Richard A. Gabriel focuses on three key elements: the modifications in warfare and weapons whose increased killing power radically changed the medical challenges that battle surgeons faced in dealing with casualties, advancements in medical techniques that increased the effectiveness of military medical care, and changes that finally brought about the establishment of military medical care system in modern times. Others topics include the rise of the military surgeon, the invention of anesthesia, and the emergence of such critical disciplines as military psychiatry and bacteriology. The approach is chronologicalcentury by century and war by war, including Iraq and Afghanistanand crosscultural in that it examines developments in all of the major armies of the West: British, French, Russian, German, and American. Between Flesh and Steel is the most comprehensive book on the market about the evolution of modern military medicine.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Between Flesh and Steel'? A: The book focuses on the historical development of military medicine, exploring how advancements in warfare and weapons have created new challenges for medical practitioners from the Middle Ages to modern times.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Between Flesh and Steel'? A: The author of the book is Richard A. Gabriel, a military historian.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 312 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Between Flesh and Steel' have? A: This book is published in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Between Flesh and Steel' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2013.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include the evolution of military surgery, the invention of anesthesia, military psychiatry, bacteriology, and the establishment of modern military medical care systems.
- Q: Is 'Between Flesh and Steel' suitable for non-specialists? A: Yes, the book is written in a chronological and cross-cultural approach, making it accessible to both specialists and general readers interested in military history.
- Q: Does the book include modern conflicts? A: Yes, it covers modern conflicts, including Iraq and Afghanistan, in the context of military medicine's evolution.
- Q: What genres does this book belong to? A: The book belongs to the Military category, focusing on military history and medicine.
- Q: Is this book considered a comprehensive resource on military medicine? A: Yes, 'Between Flesh and Steel' is considered one of the most comprehensive resources available on the evolution of modern military medicine.