Providing for the Casualties of War

Providing for the Casualties of War
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Publisher : Rand Corporation
Total Pages : 325
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ISBN-10 : 9780833078216
ISBN-13 : 0833078216
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Book Synopsis Providing for the Casualties of War by : Bernard D. Rostker

Download or read book Providing for the Casualties of War written by Bernard D. Rostker and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2013-04-29 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War has always been a dangerous business, bringing injury, wounds, and death, and--until recently--often disease. What has changed over time, most dramatically in the last 150 or so years, is the care these casualties receive and who provides it. This book looks at the history of how humanity has cared for its war casualties and veterans, from ancient times through the aftermath of World War II.


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