Discover the profound impact of war on those who heal in *Working in a World of Hurt*. This essential book intricately examines the psychological trauma experienced not only by soldiers but also by the dedicated men and women in casualty clearing stations, hospitals, and prison camps. Unveil the compelling narratives written by doctors, nurses, ambulance drivers, and various medical personnel, showcasing their diverse emotional responses, from breakdowns to incredible resilience. From the First World War to the modern conflicts in Iraq, this work delves into both published and unpublished writings, providing a rich tapestry of letters, diaries, memoirs, and weblogs that chronicle the intense physical and emotional suffering faced in times of war. With its wide-ranging scope and interdisciplinary approach, *Working in a World of Hurt* serves as an invaluable resource for lecturers, students, and general readers alike. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the psychological depths of caregiving in wartime—a must-read for anyone interested in war history, trauma studies, and medical humanities. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780719090363. Year: 2015. Publisher: Manchester University Press.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719090363
Year: 2015
Publisher: Manchester University Press


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Working in a world of hurt fills a significant gap in the studies of the psychological trauma wrought by war. It focuses not on soldiers, but on the men and women who fought to save them in casualty clearing stations, hospitals and prison camps. The writings by doctors, nurses, ambulance drivers and other medical personnel reveal the spectrum of their responses that range from breakdown to resilience. Through a rich analysis of both published and unpublished personal from the First World War in the early twentieth century to Iraq in the early twenty-first, Acton and Potter put centre stage the letters, diaries, memoirs and weblogs that have chronicled physical and emotional suffering, many for the first time. Wide-ranging in scope, interdisciplinary in method, and written in a scholarly yet accessible style, Working in a world of hurt is essential reading for lecturers and students as well as the general reader. -- .