TY - BOOK AU - Korb,Lawrence J. TI - Serving America's veterans: a reference handbook T2 - Contemporary military, strategic, and security issues SN - 9780313355264 (acid-free paper) AV - UB 357 .S47 2009 PY - 2009/// CY - Santa Barbara, Calif. PB - Praeger Security International KW - United States KW - Department of Veterans Affairs KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Veterans KW - Services for KW - Medical care KW - Mental health services KW - Demography KW - Veterans Health N1 - 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 N2 - "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 ER -