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Book SynopsisHumphreys shows how, despite sympathetic and responsible physicians' efforts to expose the truth, the stereotype of black biological inferiority prevailed during the war and after.
Trade ReviewFills a void in the literature on the health of black soldiers in the war. -- James M. Schmidt Civil War News 2008 We still have much to learn from the Civil War as we confront issues of race, socioeconomic status, and health in 2008 and beyond. -- Sarah B. Dine Health Affairs Intensely Human is a well written, valuable work. -- A. A. Nofi The NYMAS Review 2008 It is hard to imagine that any scholar today could research a topic on the Civil War that others have not address previously. Margaret Humphreys... has done just that...Humphrey's depth of knowledge in modern medical science informs this book at every turn, allowing a reader to understand the physiological implications of what she reveals. -- Sally G. mcMillen Civil War Book Review 2008 Its lucid, balanced interpretation makes it an excellent primer on tough issues of race, medical thought, and medical practice. -- Steven M. Stowe American Historical Review 2008 Well written, interesting, and informative. The narrative is honest and straightforward, and Intensely Human gives readers some insight into current health disparities. -- Lynn C. Smitherman, MD JAMA 2009 [Humphreys] underscores the callousness, corruption, disrespect, incompetence, and neglect by government medical officials toward black soldiers. Choice 2009 Intensely Human is a meticulously researched and well-written book. -- LTC Roger D. Cunningham on Point 2008 Intensely Human fills a void in the emerging study of medical treatment for black soldiers. -- Rhonda M. Kohl Arkansas Historical Quarterly 2009 Shows how a careful regard for both historical thought and the historical record can deepen our understanding of racial disparities in health and health care. -- Sarah B. Dine Health Affairs 2008 A valuable examination of an important topic. The text merits reading by those interested in the Civil War, the medical history of the conflict, and in the military service of African Americans. -- Tom Phillips Journal of America's Military Past 2008 A major strength of Intensely Human is Humphrey's careful attention to how the struggles of African American soldiers with disease and illness were contextual. -- Chad L. Williams Journal of African American History 2009 Provides a compelling insight. -- Teresa M. O'Neill, RNC, PhD Nursing History Review 2010 Mary Humphreys has written a thoroughly researched and intrinsically valuable study which is assured to enrich knowledge and understanding of the racialized nature of Civil War treatment. -- Cheryl Wells Journal of Social History 2010
Table of ContentsPreface
1. The Black Body at War
2. The Pride of True Manhood
3. Biology and Destiny
4. Medical Care
5. Region, Disease, and the Vulnerable Recruit
6. Louisiana
7. Death on the Rio Grande
8. Telling the Story
Epilogue
Notes
Index
