Recycling the Disabled

Focusing on the intricate connections between war and medical practices during the decline of the German Empire, the book delves into how industrial warfare transformed perceptions of disability. Historian Heather Perry analyzes wartime innovations and societal pressures, revealing that as labor shortages intensified, military leaders sought medical expertise to reshape society for total war. This work transcends a mere history of military medicine, illustrating the profound impact of these changes on German society and the medicalization of modern warfare.