Virtual CWM Media Club: Bodies in Blue: Disability in the Civil War North
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Book: Bodies in Blue: Disability in the Civil War North by Sarah Handley-Cousins
Instructor: Doug Dammann
In the popular imagination, Civil War disability is synonymous with amputation. But war affects the body in countless ways, many of them understudied by historians. In her book, Dr. Handley-Cousins expands the understanding of wartime disability by examining a variety of bodies and ailments, ranging from the temporary to the chronic, from disease to injury, and encompassing both physical and mental conditions.
Participants are encouraged to read the book before the meeting and to share their thoughts with their fellow attendees.
Virtual attendance can be streamed live to your home computer or device via Zoom. You will receive an email invitation closer to the event date with a Zoom meeting link which will give you access to be able to view and participate in the discussion.