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Serving America's veterans : a reference handbook / Lawrence J. Korb .. [et al.]. - Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger Security International, c2009. - x, 166 p. ; 25 cm. - Contemporary military, strategic, and security issues . - Contemporary military, strategic, and security issues. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction / Lawrence J. Korb -- The history of Veterans Affairs / Peter M. Juul -- The impact of veterans on the American political system / Max A. Bergmann -- Veteran demographics: today's population, tomorrow's projections / Sean E. Duggan -- Administrative barriers to accessing VA health care and benefits / Sean E. Duggan -- Multiple epidemics in veterans' mental health / Sean E. Duggan -- Conclusion / Lawrence J. Korb.

"In this handbook, Korb and his team of experts survey, analyze, and evaluate the infrastructural conditions, administrative and health care service challenges, policies, and politics affecting veterans affairs in the United States."-inside jacket.

ISBN: 9780313355264 (acid-free paper) 0313355266 (acid-free paper) 9780313355271 (ebook) 0313355274 (ebook)

LCCN: 2009016478

Subjects--Corporate Names:
United States. Department of Veterans Affairs --Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Veterans--Services for--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Veterans--Medical care--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Veterans--Mental health services--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Demography--United States.
Mental health services--United States.
Veterans Health--United States.

LC Class. No.: UB 357 / .S47 2009