Combat Psychiatry: Experiences In The North African And Mediterranean Theaters Of Operation, American Ground Forces, World War II (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258487287)

Combat Psychiatry: Experiences In The North African And Mediterranean Theaters Of Operation, American Ground Forces, World War II is a book written by Frederick R. Hanson. The book is a detailed account of the experiences of combat psychiatrists during World War II in the North African and Mediterranean theaters of operation. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the psychological impact of war on soldiers and the role of psychiatrists in treating them.The book covers various aspects of combat psychiatry, including the history of the field, the training of psychiatrists, and the challenges they faced in treating soldiers in the field. The author also discusses the different types of mental illnesses that soldiers experienced during the war, such as combat stress reactions, depression, and anxiety disorders.Hanson draws on his own experiences as a combat psychiatrist during the war and the experiences of other psychiatrists to provide a comprehensive overview of the field. He also includes case studies and examples to illustrate the challenges and successes of combat psychiatry.Overall, Combat Psychiatry: Experiences In The North African And Mediterranean Theaters Of Operation, American Ground Forces, World War II is an informative and engaging book that provides valuable insights into the psychological impact of war and the role of psychiatrists in treating soldiers.Contributing Authors Include Stephen W. Ranson, Edwin A. Weinstein, Calvin S. Drayer And Others. The Bulletin Of The U. S. Army Medical Department, Volume 9, Supplemental Number, November, 1949.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Frederick R. Hanson
ISBN-10: 1258487284
ISBN-13: 9781258487287
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/06/2012
Pages: 228
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d