Isbn: 9780365864301 - physical examination of the first million draft recruits: methods and results (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the physical examinations and standards set for the first draft of the United States in 1917. This draft was the result of U.S. entry into World War I and provided a crucial opportunity to assess the physical condition of the American people. The author explores the examination standards, which varied in their severity throughout the period covered, and discusses the grounds for referring certain individuals to medical advisory boards for further examination. Additionally, the book analyzes the defects found in recruits at mobilization camps and compares the incidence of these defects in urban and rural areas. Through this comprehensive study, the author sheds light on the physical state of the U.S. population during a pivotal moment in history, offering insights into the nation's overall health and well-being. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…