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On Killing

The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society

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 The revised and updated edition of Lt. Col. Dave Grossman's modern classic about the psychology of combat, hailed by the Washington Post as "an illuminating account of how soldiers learn to kill and how they live with the experiences of having killed." In World War II, only 15 to 20 percent of combat infantry were willing to fire their rifles. In Korea, about 50 percent. In Vietnam, the figure rose to more than 90 percent.

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 Criminologie Liberté et sécurité Militaire Politique Psychologie Psychologie et santé mentale Science militaire Sciences sociales Violence dans la société Inspirant Guerre Santé mentale Soldat Crime
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Well written so that any person can understand even with it’s deep dives into psychology.

Everyone should read!

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Causes a bit of soul searching afterwards and personal reflection of how you feel afterward. as part of a younger generation of Canadians I feel like opinions of yes obviously war and violence is bad but in many circumstances it is strangely romanticized in media and in my own circles of tabletop wargaming as we are quite removed from the reality of the impact and circumstances that happen with the things that are often glorified in the wrong way. And having not lived through Vietnam era war nor understanding the political climate and how returning veterans were treated I was quite appalled by the behaviour cited in the book and has caused some introspective thoughts as to how I would personally treat those individuals. As well as to try instill the values to my young son that I would be proud to share and encourage.

excellent read!!

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I really enjoyed this audiobook. It was incredibly informative and speaks many truths about the topic of killing in war - a topic that is considered taboo and largely hidden away from the general public. Dave Grossman weaves a compelling narrative together through the use of first-hand accounts, rigorous research into the psychology of killing among combat soldiers, and his vast knowledge of the military and military history. Additionally, Grossman's rhythm, pace, and tone made for a great listening experience, and I think he was a perfect fit for the role.

Informative and great narration!

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I am glad I finally took the time to listen to this. I am now going to check out On Combat.

I waited years to listen to this.

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True wisdom borne of true experience, Grossman gets to the heart of the rituals and psychological dynamics of killing. What it does to the killer, his community, his sense of honour and sense of self. This is not a subject we as a society should ignore, if we are to continue sending troops into the field, cops into dangerous situations, and emotionally disturbed young men into the streets.

Grossman tells us about parades and medals, how they tie back to cleansing rituals, and how that system allows us, as a society to hold contradictory ideas about killing. He reminds us that war is as old as civilization, and peels back the blanket of war propaganda, also as old as civilization, just enough to show us how necessary it is.

mesmerizing

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