Shell-Shock (Classic Reprint): A Digest of the English Language - Couverture souple

Viets, Henry

 
9780260238573: Shell-Shock (Classic Reprint): A Digest of the English Language

Synopsis

Explore how shell-shock was understood and treated during the war, and what it reveals about the nervous system.

This edition compiles medical observations from the front on a lasting challenge of World War I. It describes a range of symptoms seen in soldiers, from vision and hearing changes to speech loss and heart-like nerve symptoms. The text covers how doctors assessed patients, noted patterns, and moved from symptom treatment toward broader ideas about causes and care.

Readers will find:
- A clear look at the types of sensory and motor disturbances described, including vision, hearing, taste, smell, and speech changes.
- How physicians linked these symptoms to nervous-system disorders in the context of modern warfare.
- The variety of treatment approaches, from rest and environment to discussions of psychotherapy and organized care.
- The historical debate among doctors about causes, pathology, and the best path to recovery.

Ideal for readers curious about medical history, military medicine, and how early 20th‑century clinicians approached war-related nervous disorders, the book offers both clinical detail and its evolving perspective on care.

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9780331088045: Shell-Shock: A Digest of the English Language (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  0331088045 ISBN 13 :  9780331088045
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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