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The encyclopedia of Civil War medicine [electronic resource] / Glenna R. Schroeder-Lein.

Schroeder-Lein, Glenna R., 1951- (Author). Gale (Firm) (Added Author).

Summary:

Covers both traditional historical subjects and medical details. Provides explanations of unfamiliar medical terms, diseases, wounds, and treatments. Depicts notable medical personalities, generals with notorious wounds, soldiers' aid societies, medical department structure, and hospital design and function.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780765624703 (electronic book)
  • Physical Description: 1 online resource (xv, 421 p.) : ill., map
  • Publisher: Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, c2008.

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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Source of Description Note:
Description based on print version record.
Subject: Medicine, Military > United States > History > 19th century > Encyclopedias.
War > Medical aspects > History.
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Medical care > Encyclopedias.


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