Monday, October 16, 2023

Civil War Medicine book discussion: October 26 at 1pm CT

For those interested in military medince, the University of South Alabama's Charles M. Baugh Biomedical Library is hosting a virtual book discussion next week. 

"Please join the Charles M. Baugh Biomedical Library on Thursday, October 26th at 1pm Central as we host a virtual live book discussion and Q&A with author Dr. Brian Miller about his book “Empty Sleeves: Amputation in the Civil War South.” In this highly original and deeply researched work, Miller explores the ramifications of amputation on the Confederacy both during and after the Civil War and sheds light on how dependency and disability reshaped southern society.

To join in the virtual live discussion with Dr. Miller, please register here:  https://southalabama.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sdO6orD8sHNWlMblhCib7W3C3s4X_47fl

This event is associated with the National Library of Medicine traveling exhibit currently on display at the Biomedical Library – Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War."


https://ugapress.org/book/9780820343327/empty-sleeves/


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