The Men Who Stare at Goats
by Jon Ronson
The Men Who Stare at Goats by Jon Ronson holds a well received rating of 3.58 out of 5, based on 8.2K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 259 pages.
About The Men Who Stare at Goats
From the bestselling author of The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry and So You've Been Publicly Shamed.In 1979 a secret unit was established by the most gifted minds within the U.S. Army. Defying all known accepted military practice -- and indeed, the laws of physics -- they believed that a soldier could adopt a cloak of invisibility, pass cleanly through walls, and, perhaps most chillingly, kill goats just by staring at them. Entrusted with defending America from all known adversaries, they were the First Earth Battalion. And they really weren't joking. What's more, they're back and fighting the War on Terror. With firsthand access to the leading players in the story, Ronson traces the evolution of these bizarre activities over the past three decades and shows how they are alive today within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and in postwar Iraq. Why are they blasting Iraqi prisoners of war with the theme tune to Barney the Purple Dinosaur? Why have 100 debleated goats been secretly placed inside the Special Forces Command Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina? How was the U.S. military associated with the mysterious mass suicide of a strange cult from San Diego? The Men Who Stare at Goats answers these and many more questions.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jon Ronson |
| Published | 2004 |
| Pages | 259 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, History, Psychology, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.58 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 8,245 |
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What genre is The Men Who Stare at Goats?
The Men Who Stare at Goats is categorized as Non-Fiction, History, Psychology, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
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Based on 8.2K reader ratings, The Men Who Stare at Goats has an average score of 3.58 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Men Who Stare at Goats?
The Men Who Stare at Goats has 259 pages.
Who wrote The Men Who Stare at Goats?
The Men Who Stare at Goats was written by Jon Ronson. It was first published in 2004.
What is the ISBN for The Men Who Stare at Goats?
The ISBN-13 for The Men Who Stare at Goats is 9780743270600.0.
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