02328nam 2200505 450 991015506580332120170915083510.01-4766-2694-4(CKB)3710000000973485(MiAaPQ)EBC4770601(EXLCZ)99371000000097348520170104h20172017 uy 0engurcnu||||||||rdacontentrdamediardacarrierPsychological consequences of the American Civil War /R. Gregory LandeJefferson, North Carolina :McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers,2017.©20171 online resource (255 pages)1-4766-6737-3 Includes bibliographical references and index.Sadness and suicide -- A loss of faith -- Promising much and delivering little -- Intemperance -- Carnival of crime -- Pretentious panaceas -- Return of reason."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"--Provided by publisher.VeteransUnited StatesPsychologySoldiersUnited StatesSocial conditions19th centuryVeteransUnited StatesSocial conditions19th centuryUnited StatesHistoryCivil War, 1861-1865Psychological aspectsUnited StatesHistoryCivil War, 1861-1865Social aspectsUnited StatesHistoryCivil War, 1861-1865Destruction and pillageUnited StatesHistoryCivil War, 1861-1865InfluenceElectronic books.VeteransPsychology.SoldiersSocial conditionsVeteransSocial conditions973.7/14Lande R. Gregory1249282MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910155065803321Psychological consequences of the American Civil War2895121UNINA