Psychological Consequences of the American Civil War

Name: Psychological Consequences of the American Civil War
SKU: INR-9781476667379
Price: 31.50 USD
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SKU: INR-9781476667379 Category: All Books Tags: Military, Destruction And Pillage, Civil War, 1861-1865, Civil War Period (1850-1877), Influence, Social Conditions, Military Life, Soldiers, Veterans, 19th Century, Social Aspects, Ingram, United States, History, Psychological Aspects, Psychopathology, General, Psychology

Description

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. Survivors, leery of conventional medicine and traditional religion, sought out quacks and spiritualists as cult memberships grew. This book provides a comprehensive account of the war-weary fighting their mental demons.

Author: Lande, R Gregory

Topic: History – Military / War
Media: Book
ISBN: 1476667373
Language: English
Pages: 256