Quicklet on Dave Grossman's On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Study Aids, Book Notes, Art & Architecture, General Art
Cover of the book Quicklet on Dave Grossman's On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society by Jonathan  Morse, Hyperink
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jonathan Morse ISBN: 9781614642404
Publisher: Hyperink Publication: February 24, 2012
Imprint: Hyperink Language: English
Author: Jonathan Morse
ISBN: 9781614642404
Publisher: Hyperink
Publication: February 24, 2012
Imprint: Hyperink
Language: English

ABOUT THE BOOK

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman’s book On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society, is a soldiers account of how one person learns, right or wrong, to kill another. The Pulitzer Prize nominated work documents the mental preparations and emotional trauma born in the terror of human conflict.

The book tells the story of veterans across hundreds of years of warfare. Grossman uses his book as a vessel for the words of those who have had to kill, painting a vivid portrait of the human cost to foe and victor alike.

MEET THE AUTHOR

Jonathan has been writing independently for two years and recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with baccalaureate degrees in journalism and political science. His time is spent reading, writing or playing whatever musical instruments he can build, find or afford.

EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK

Grossman begins On Killing with an explanation of the natural human aversion to violence and killing. During WWII a US Army Brigadier General named S.L.A. Marshall began observing and questioning soldiers in the Pacific on their actual behavior in combat.

To the surprise of the US military establishment, he found that most men never fired their weapons. Approximately 15 to 20 percent of soldiers fired as expected; the rest pretended so they wouldn’t have to kill anyone (others disagree, see later section: A Controversial Influence).

These men were not cowards, in fact many were reported to take great personal risks to assist their fellow soldiers, but still they would not attack, even under fire.

Their training had taught them how to fire a gun, but not how to shoot at another human being.

Buy a copy to keep reading!

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

ABOUT THE BOOK

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman’s book On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society, is a soldiers account of how one person learns, right or wrong, to kill another. The Pulitzer Prize nominated work documents the mental preparations and emotional trauma born in the terror of human conflict.

The book tells the story of veterans across hundreds of years of warfare. Grossman uses his book as a vessel for the words of those who have had to kill, painting a vivid portrait of the human cost to foe and victor alike.

MEET THE AUTHOR

Jonathan has been writing independently for two years and recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with baccalaureate degrees in journalism and political science. His time is spent reading, writing or playing whatever musical instruments he can build, find or afford.

EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK

Grossman begins On Killing with an explanation of the natural human aversion to violence and killing. During WWII a US Army Brigadier General named S.L.A. Marshall began observing and questioning soldiers in the Pacific on their actual behavior in combat.

To the surprise of the US military establishment, he found that most men never fired their weapons. Approximately 15 to 20 percent of soldiers fired as expected; the rest pretended so they wouldn’t have to kill anyone (others disagree, see later section: A Controversial Influence).

These men were not cowards, in fact many were reported to take great personal risks to assist their fellow soldiers, but still they would not attack, even under fire.

Their training had taught them how to fire a gun, but not how to shoot at another human being.

Buy a copy to keep reading!

More books from Hyperink

Cover of the book Quicklet on Confucius's The Sayings of Confucius (CliffNotes-like Summary) by Jonathan  Morse
Cover of the book Quicklet on Charles Darwin's The Voyage of the Beagle (CliffNotes-like Book Summary) by Jonathan  Morse
Cover of the book Quicklet on Brian Fikkert, Steve Corbett and John Perkins's When Helping Hurts: Alleviating Poverty Without Hurting the Poor...and Yourself by Jonathan  Morse
Cover of the book Quicklet on Criminal Minds Season 1 (CliffsNotes-like Summary, Analysis, and Commentary) by Jonathan  Morse
Cover of the book Should You Learn to Code? by Jonathan  Morse
Cover of the book Staycation Ideas: Exciting Vacation Ideas for Your Home City by Jonathan  Morse
Cover of the book How to Raise an Adventurous Eater by Jonathan  Morse
Cover of the book Guide to the best food for your dog by Jonathan  Morse
Cover of the book Quicklet on Jon Krakauer's Three Cups of Deceit (CliffsNotes-like Book Summary) by Jonathan  Morse
Cover of the book Quicklet on David McNally and Karl Speak's Be Your Own Brand: Achieve More of What You Want by Being More of Who You Are by Jonathan  Morse
Cover of the book Build Your Brand with Pinterest by Jonathan  Morse
Cover of the book 100 Best Quotes to Motivate Your Employees by Jonathan  Morse
Cover of the book Quicklet on Tucker Max's Hilarity Ensues by Jonathan  Morse
Cover of the book Quicklet On Kitchen Confidential By Anthony Bourdain by Jonathan  Morse
Cover of the book Quicklet on Dexter Season 3 (CliffNotes-like Summary, Analysis, and Commentary) by Jonathan  Morse
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy