9781921497872 - War Wounds: Medicine and the Trauma of Conflict by Ekins, Ashley (7 results)

Hardback. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Fine copy in a Fine dustjacket. DJ now protected in our clear archival purpose-made plastic sleeve. An excellent copy in 'as new' condition. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 240 pages. Historians, medical practitioners and researchers, former and serving military medical officers, surgeons, nurses and veterans, who explore the impact of war, wounds and trauma through the historical record, reported narratives and personal experiences. Covers the Australian experience in conflicts from World War One to Afghanistan.

Hardback. Condition: Good. The history of warfare and the history of medicine are closely intertwined. War has been an accelerator of advances in medical treatment and surgery. As modern weaponry became more destructive, medicine developed techniques and procedures to deal with the volume and nature of battlefield casualties. Preventative medicine has also increased the effectiveness of fighting forces through improvements in soldiers' health and disease resistance. This book is a collection of chapters by historians, medical practitioners and researchers, former and serving military medical officers, surgeons, nurses and veterans, who explore the impact of war, wounds and trauma through the historical record, reported narratives and personal experiences. The book includes major sections on World War One (including chapters on shell shock and plastic surgery), World War Two (including a chapter on the Nazi death camps), the Vietnam War (including chapters on Agent Orange and sexually transmitted diseases), together with chapters on the Korean War and the current conflict in Afghanistan. In addition, the book includes several personal stories in which veterans describe their experiences of injury and recovery. War Wounds is a truly unique book, which offers considerable insights into an aspect of war that is often mentioned but seldom examined as it is here. Medical professionals, military personnel and the general public will all find it a remarkably revealing read. DJ; previous owner's stamp inside; stain on bottom of page inside but doesn't affect text. 242 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The history of warfare and the history of medicine are closely intertwined. War has been an accelerator of advances in medical treatment and surgery. As modern weaponry became more destructive, medicine developed techniques and procedures to deal with the volume and nature of battlefield casualties. Preventative medicine has also increased the effectiveness of fighting forces through improvements in soldiers' health and disease resistance. This book is a collection of chapters by historians, medical practitioners and researchers, former and serving military medical officers, surgeons, nurses and veterans, who explore the impact of war, wounds and trauma through the historical record, reported narratives and personal experiences. The book includes major sections on World War One (including chapters on shell shock and plastic surgery), World War Two (including a chapter on the Nazi death camps), the Vietnam War (including chapters on Agent Orange and sexually transmitted diseases), together with chapters on the Korean War and the current conflict in Afghanistan. In addition, the book includes several personal stories in which veterans describe their experiences of injury and recovery. War Wounds is a truly unique book, which offers considerable insights into an aspect of war that is often mentioned but seldom examined as it is here. Medical professionals, military personnel and the general public will all find it a remarkably revealing read. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Size: 8"-9" Tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Military & Warfare; ISBN: 1921497874. ISBN/EAN: 9781921497872. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 32414.

Papered Boards. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 24 cm, 240 pp, b&w photo illus, d/w. VG copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 240 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.