On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society
by Dave Grossman
On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society by Dave Grossman holds a exceptional rating of 4.60 out of 5, based on 3.4K reader ratings. First published in 1995. The book spans 377 pages.
About On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society
The good news is that most soldiers are loath to kill. But armies have developed sophisticated ways of overcoming this instinctive aversion. And contemporary civilian society, particularly the media, replicates the army's conditioning techniques, and, according to Lt. Col. Dave Grossman's thesis, is responsible for our rising rate of murder among the young. Upon its initial publication, On Killing was hailed as a landmark study of the techniques the military uses to overcome the powerful reluctance to kill, of how killing affects soldiers, and of the societal implications of escalating violence. Now, Grossman has updated this classic work to include information on 21st-century military conflicts, recent trends in crime, suicide bombings, school shootings, and more. - Publisher.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Dave Grossman |
| Published | 1995 |
| Pages | 377 |
| Kindle Price | $13.86 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.60 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 3,360 |
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On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society was written by Dave Grossman. It was first published in 1995.
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