The Shock of War : Civilian Experiences, 1937-1945 (International Themes and Issues)

Kennedy, Sean

University of Toronto Press（2011/04発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 277 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781442603707
• DDC分類 940.531

Full Description

In The Shock of War: Civilian Experiences, 1937-1945, Sean Kennedy shifts the reader's focus from the battlefields of the Second World War to the civilian experience. This short yet comprehensive history complements existing studies of the war that document diplomatic and military operations. While many of these studies acknowledge the significance of the conflict for civilians, The Shock of War places civilians at the centre of events, drawing attention to the many different regions of the world affected by the conflict, and comparing various facets of the civilian experience. Kennedy's fresh approach emphasizes the diverse and complex impact of the war, which was profoundly destructive, yet, in some societies, provided opportunities and the potential for positive change.

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1. The Strains of Mobilization
2. Living under Occupation
3. The Impact of Violence
4. A World Unsettled Index