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The Psychoneuroses of War (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Gustave Roussy

 
9780483541016: The Psychoneuroses of War (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the medical mystery of war's hidden injuries and how professionals diagnose and treat them.

This work presents a thorough look at psychoneuroses and related sensory disorders faced by soldiers under fire. It blends clinical insight with practical guidance for managing these complex conditions in wartime settings.

The book covers how emotional shock, concussion, and combat exposure produce neuro-psychic symptoms. It explains rapid recovery patterns, the role of psychotherapy, and the risks of misdiagnosis or unnecessary treatment. Readers will find discussion of hearing and vision disturbances, aphonia, mutism, and other neuroses, along with diagnostic challenges and therapeutic considerations.
  • How psychoneurotic symptoms emerge after loud blasts, bombardment, and emotional trauma
  • Patterns of onset, recovery, and the value of psycho-therapeutic methods
  • Differentiating true organic deficits from psychoneurotic symptoms
  • Practical guidance for clinicians treating military patients in various settings
Ideal for readers of medical history, military medicine, and neurology who seek a grounded, clinical perspective on war’s psychological and sensory aftereffects.

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