Politics of Veteran Benefits in the Twentieth Century: A Comparative History

by Martin Crotty, Neil J. Diamant, Mark Edele

What happened to veterans of the nations involved in the world wars? How did they fare when they returned home and needed benefits? How were they recognized--or not--by their governments and fellow citizens? Where and under what circumstances did they obtain an elevated postwar status?

In this sophisticated comparative history of government policies regarding veterans, Martin Crotty, Neil J. Diamant, and Mark Edele examine veterans' struggles...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501751638
• ISBN13: 9781501751639
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Cornell University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up