Der Band dokumentiert die XII. Tagung der Deutsch-Polnischen Gesellschaft für Geschichte der Medizin «Medizin und Krieg in historischer Perspektive» vom 18. bis 20. September 2009 in Düsseldorf. Im Umfeld des 70. Jahrestags des «Auftakts zum Vernichtungskrieg» sollten indes nich…
by Bogousslavsky, Julien, Tatu, Laurent
fromFrontiers of neurology and neuroscience
Interest in the history of neurological science has increased significantly during the last decade, but the significance of war has been overlooked in related research. In contrast, this book highlights war as a factor of progress in neurological science. Light is shed on this l…
In this investigation of the treatment of battle trauma in antiquity, 'treatment' is used in a double sense, both as actual medical treatment and literary 'treatment' in non-medical sources. Part I deals with the practical, medical aspects of the topic: the types of wounds likel…
"In this investigation of the treatment of battle trauma in antiquity, 'treatment' is used in a double sense, both as actual medical treatment and literary 'treatment' in non-medical sources."--Jacket. "Part One deals with the practical, medical aspects of the topic: the types …
Shooting Up: A Short History of Drugs and War examines how intoxicants have been put to the service of states, empires and their armies throughout history. Since the beginning of organized combat, armed forces have prescribed drugs to their members for two general purposes: to e…
