Veterans with a Vision: Canada's War Blinded in Peace and War
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- Synopsis
- Durflinger (history, the University of Ottawa, Canada) chronicles advocacy by Canadian servicemen blinded in war, highlighting their efforts to help Canadian veterans and all blind citizens. The book begins with the establishment of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in 1918 by 200 Canadian servicemen blinded in WWI, then continues with the formation of the Sir Arthur Pearson Association of War Blinded, which advocated for government benefits, job retraining, and other social programs. Key figures are profiled, and issues such as physical and psychological rehabilitation are discussed. The book is based on archival material from both organizations.
- Copyright:
- 2010
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 488 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780774818568
- Publisher:
- University of British Columbia Press
- Date of Addition:
- 11/29/10
- Copyrighted By:
- UBC Press
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Military, Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Health, Mind and Body, Sociology
- Submitted By:
- Daproim Africa
- Proofread By:
- Daproim Africa
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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