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Psychological consequences of the American Civil War / R. Gregory Lande.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Lande, R. Gregory, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- United States. Army--Military life--History--19th century.
- United States.
- Veterans--United States--Psychology.
- Veterans.
- Soldiers--United States--Social conditions--19th century.
- Soldiers.
- Veterans--United States--Social conditions--19th century.
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Psychological aspects.
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Social aspects.
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Destruction and pillage.
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Influence.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (255 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2017.
- Summary:
- "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. This book provides a comprehensive account of the war-weary fighting their mental demons"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Sadness and suicide
- A loss of faith
- Promising much and delivering little
- Intemperance
- Carnival of crime
- Pretentious panaceas
- Return of reason.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-4766-2694-4
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