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Shell-Shock: Clinical Accounts From the Front compiles wartime observations on sensory, motor, and nervous-system disorders seen among frontline troops.
It presents case material and expert commentary that illuminate how shell shock appeared, how it affected speech, vision, hearing, and heart function, and how doctors approached treatment under pressure. Written from a medical vantage, the volume traces common symptoms, outlines neuropathology clues, and surveys a range of therapeutic ideas tested in field hospitals and early clinics. It offers a snapshot of early 20th‑century thinking about trauma, resilience, and the limits of medical intervention in war. What you’ll find inside
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Shell-Shock: A Digest of the English Language (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an in-depth examination of shell shock, a psychological condition that affected soldiers during World War I. The author explores the various causes of shell shock, including the intense stress and trauma experienced in the trenches. The author also discusses the different symptoms associated with shell shock, such as loss of consciousness, amnesia, and physical paralysis. The book also delves into the various treatments used for shell shock, including suggestion, re-education, and discipline. Additionally, the author emphasizes the importance of prophylaxis in preventing shell shock, suggesting that mentally unstable individuals should be identified and excluded from active combat roles. Ultimately, this book provides valuable insights into the psychological impact of war and the importance of addressing mental health issues in military contexts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780260238573_0
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