Working in a world of hurt : trauma and resilience in the narratives of medical personnel in warzones /
Acton, Carol, 1958-
Working in a world of hurt : trauma and resilience in the narratives of medical personnel in warzones / Carol Acton and Jane Potter. - 1 online resource - Cultural history of modern war . - Cultural history of modern war. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- 'These frightful sights would work havoc with one's brain : First World War writings by medical personnel -- 'Over there' : American confidence and the narrative of resilience in the Great War -- 'You damn well just got on with your job' : medical personnel and the invasion of Europe in the Second World War -- 'It was a tough life and I did all I could to lighten the men;s burden' : British POW medics' memoirs of the Second World War -- Claiming trauma : women in the Vietnam War -- Crying silently : doctors and medics in the Vietnam War -- Fatal injury -- Conclusion: 'Shared experiences and meanings'.
'Working in a World of Hurt' uncovers and analyses the range of responses to psychological trauma by male and female medical personnel in wartime in the 20th and early 21st centuries.
In English.
9781781708965 (electronic bk.) 1781708967 (electronic bk.) 9781784992415 (electronic bk.) 1784992410 (electronic bk.) (ePUB eBook)
10.7765/9781784992415 doi
22573/ctt1mfmqz5 JSTOR
War--Relief of sick and wounded--Psychological aspects.
War--Medical aspects.
Guerre--Secours aux malades et blessés--Aspect psychologique.
Guerre--Aspect médical.
HISTORY--Military--Other.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING--Military Science.
HISTORY--Europe--Great Britain.
War--Medical aspects.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
UH215
355.345
Working in a world of hurt : trauma and resilience in the narratives of medical personnel in warzones / Carol Acton and Jane Potter. - 1 online resource - Cultural history of modern war . - Cultural history of modern war. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- 'These frightful sights would work havoc with one's brain : First World War writings by medical personnel -- 'Over there' : American confidence and the narrative of resilience in the Great War -- 'You damn well just got on with your job' : medical personnel and the invasion of Europe in the Second World War -- 'It was a tough life and I did all I could to lighten the men;s burden' : British POW medics' memoirs of the Second World War -- Claiming trauma : women in the Vietnam War -- Crying silently : doctors and medics in the Vietnam War -- Fatal injury -- Conclusion: 'Shared experiences and meanings'.
'Working in a World of Hurt' uncovers and analyses the range of responses to psychological trauma by male and female medical personnel in wartime in the 20th and early 21st centuries.
In English.
9781781708965 (electronic bk.) 1781708967 (electronic bk.) 9781784992415 (electronic bk.) 1784992410 (electronic bk.) (ePUB eBook)
10.7765/9781784992415 doi
22573/ctt1mfmqz5 JSTOR
War--Relief of sick and wounded--Psychological aspects.
War--Medical aspects.
Guerre--Secours aux malades et blessés--Aspect psychologique.
Guerre--Aspect médical.
HISTORY--Military--Other.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING--Military Science.
HISTORY--Europe--Great Britain.
War--Medical aspects.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
UH215
355.345