War, Disability and Rehabilitation in Britain : 'soul of a Nation'
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Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
Cultural History of Modern War
ISBN-10
0719082501
ISBN-13
9780719082504
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Imprint
Manchester University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 1st, 2011
Print length
256 Pages
Weight
454 grams
Dimensions
22.30 x 14.50 x 2.50 cms
Product Classification:
British & Irish history20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000Second World WarHistory of medicine
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Through a series of thematic chapters, this book focuses on the nature of injured and disabled bodies in relation to rehabilitative practices established in Britain during and immediately following the Second World War. -- .
Through a series of thematic chapters, Julie Anderson explores the nature of injured and disabled bodies before, during and after the Second World War.
Beginning at the end of the First World War and finishing with the publication of the Piercy Committee''s report in 1956, the book examines medical practice, State support, societal attitudes and cultural meanings surrounding disabled war veterans and civilians. The book focuses on the embodied nature of the rehabilitative process, its gendered nature and the concentration on bodily fitness during the war. Through a series of case studies, this wide-ranging book seeks to understand the processes, methodology and practice of rehabilitation for those injured and disabled in war, and reflect on its adoption into post-war medical practice, State support and social life.
War, disability and rehabilitation in Britain will interest historians of medicine, war and disability studies.
Beginning at the end of the First World War and finishing with the publication of the Piercy Committee''s report in 1956, the book examines medical practice, State support, societal attitudes and cultural meanings surrounding disabled war veterans and civilians. The book focuses on the embodied nature of the rehabilitative process, its gendered nature and the concentration on bodily fitness during the war. Through a series of case studies, this wide-ranging book seeks to understand the processes, methodology and practice of rehabilitation for those injured and disabled in war, and reflect on its adoption into post-war medical practice, State support and social life.
War, disability and rehabilitation in Britain will interest historians of medicine, war and disability studies.
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