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The conclusion of America's Civil War set off an ongoing struggle as a fractured society suffered the psychological consequences of four years of destruction, deprivation and distrust. Veterans experienced climbing rates of depression, suicide, mental illness, crime, and alcohol and drug abuse. Survivors, leery of conventional medicine and traditional religion, sought out quacks and spiritualists as cult memberships grew. This book provides a comprehensive account of the war-weary fighting their mental demons.
Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
One—Sadness and Suicide
Two—A Loss of Faith
Three—Promising Much and Delivering Little
Four—Intemperance
Five—Carnival of Crime
Six—Pretentious Panaceas
Seven—Return of Reason
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
