On Combat: The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace Audio CD – Audiobook, Unabridged
Author: Visit Amazon's Dave Grossman Page - ISBN: 1619694530 - Language: English - Format: PDF, EPUB
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About the Author
A former army Ranger and paratrooper, Lt. Col. Dave Grossman taught psychology at West Point and is currently the professor of Military Science at Arkansas State University.
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- Audio CD
- Publisher: Hachette Original; Unabridged edition (November 12, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1619694530
- ISBN-13: 978-1619694538
- Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 5.3 x 1.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #362,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Advertising for this marvelous work states, "a ground-breaking examination of what it takes to perform, cope and survive in the toxicity of deadly combat as a soldier in a foreign land and a police officer in the mean streets of urban America." It really is all that, and more... Outstanding isn't a strong enough word to describe it.
If you are a soldier, a police officer, a martial artist, the holder of a concealed weapons permit, or just live in a bad neighborhood you really ought to read this book. Both authors really know what they're talking about, clearly able to articulate hard won wisdom in this well-written and comprehensive tome. Their thought-provoking, insightful work definitively examines every aspect of the psychology and physiology of deadly conflict.
The book begins by describing what happens to a person anatomically during a battle then covers the perceptual distortions that take place in combat. Having done college studies on eyewitness testimony and psychology and the law I recognize and agree with many of their points. The second half of the book covers why people put themselves in harms way and what happens to them after the smoke clears. It talks about post traumatic stress disorder, survivor's guilt, and a host of related subjects. I particularly liked the section on the Judeo/Christian views of killing which really help warriors understand and come to grips with their actions in battle - be it on the field of war, a city street, or even in their own back yard.
The research is great. The various vignettes and quotes are quite interesting. Even if you are never involved in a deadly encounter it really helps you understand and have a new appreciation for those who are.
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