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9781581152388

The Psychology of War; Comprehending Its Mystique and Its Madness

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    9781581152388

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    1581152388

  • Edition: Revised
  • Format: Trade Paper
  • Copyright: 2002-01-01
  • Publisher: FRWHEEL

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Summary

The Psychology of War is a stunning anatomy of a problem that the greatesthinkers have failed to solve. Our wars have become more lethal, yet ourffinity for war hasn't changed. In The Psychology of War, Lawrence LeShanalks about the roots of human war lust and the practical implications forociety and political leadership. Today, as the whole world anticipates aengthy war against terrorism, The Psychology of War's timely message makest a must-read for everyone concerned with contemporary events.

Table of Contents

Foreword: War, Terrorism, and Civil Liberties xi
Tad Crawford
Introduction 3(18)
The Human Attraction to War
21(12)
War and the Perception of Reality
33(10)
Alternate Realities and Human Behavior
43(16)
Mythic and Sensory Wars
59(12)
War and the Psychological Needs of the Individual
71(28)
War and Governmental Behavior
99(8)
A Beginning
107(20)
Appendix: A Classification System for Self-Destructive Behaviors 127(16)
Notes 143(22)
Index 165

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