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Autore |
Lande R. Gregory |
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Titolo |
Psychological consequences of the American Civil War / / R. Gregory Lande |
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Jefferson, North Carolina : , : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, , 2017 |
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©2017 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (255 pages) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Veterans - United States - Psychology |
Soldiers - United States - Social conditions - 19th century |
Veterans - United States - Social conditions - 19th century |
Electronic books. |
United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Psychological aspects |
United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Social aspects |
United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Destruction and pillage |
United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Influence |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Sadness and suicide -- A loss of faith -- Promising much and delivering little -- Intemperance -- Carnival of crime -- Pretentious panaceas -- Return of reason. |
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"The conclusion of America's Civil War set off an ongoing struggle as a fractured society suffered the psychological consequences of four years of destruction, deprivation and distrust. Veterans experienced climbing rates of depression, suicide, mental illness, crime, and alcohol and drug abuse. This book provides a comprehensive account of the war-weary fighting their mental demons"-- |
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