On Killing
The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society
2 of 13 copies available
2 of 13 copies available
The good news is that most soldiers are loath to kill. But armies have developed sophisticated ways sophisticated ways of overcoming that instinctive aversion. The psychological cost for soldiers, as evidenced by the increase in post-traumatic stress, is devastating. This landmark study brilliantly illuminates the techniques the military uses to help soldiers kill and raises vital questions about the implications of escalating violence in our society.
"Powerfully argued...Full of arresting observations and insights." —New York Times
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June 22, 2009 -
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9781600245954
- File size: 299784 KB
- Duration: 10:24:32
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Languages
- English
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