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This is the first compendium on sociological research on health and the armed forces. The core reality is that both health care and the military reflect social systems in transition. In essence, Challenges in Military Health Care is about the intersection of two institutions in flux.
Veterans of all wars face a demanding task in readjusting to civilian life. Vietnam veterans have borne an additional burden, having returned from a controversial war that ended in defeat for the United States and South Vietnam. To address this situation, leaders among the Vietnam veterans and their allies formed organizations of their own to articulate their problems and extract concessions from a reluctant Congress, Federal agencies, and courts.Scott, a former infantry platoon leader in Vietnam, describes the major social movements among his fellow veterans during the period of 196 to 1990 in a lively narrative, combining personal interviews with documentary and press records. Included in ...
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This book contains essays on various aspects of the Army profession--its leadership, ethics, and knowledge. Historical, political, and social perspectives are presented as well as case studies that focus on training and development of personnel. Article titles include: "Trust in the Military Profession," "The Role of Strategic Leaders for the Future Army Profession," and "Professional Leadership and Diversity in the Army.