The Praeger Handbook of Veteran's Health: History, Challenges, Issues, and Developments

Miller, professor emeritus and retired career Veterans Administration Chief, describes here the history of medical care for this country's military veterans, beginning with a 1636 promise by the pilgrims of Plymouth Colony to care for those who were 'maimed' during the war with the Pequot Indians. The text, which is heavy with beaureaucratic rhetoric, documents the veterans' health care program and provides a history of the Veterans' Administration. In 12 to 14 chapters each, the thematic volumes cover "History, Eras, and Global Healthcare," "Programs of Care and Groups with Special Needs," "Mental Health Treatment and Rehabilitation," and "Future Directions in Veterans' Healthcare." Each chapter contains boxed information, tables and graphs, a few specific cases, and a brief discussion of the myriad laws and provisions related to the given topic, and concludes with an extensive list of references.