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Sherman, Nancy, 1951-

The untold war : inside the hearts, minds, and souls of our soldiers / Nancy Sherman. - 1st ed. - New York : W. W. Norton, c2010. - 338 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [285]-313) and index.

I. Becoming a Warrior -- Ch. 1. From Civilian to Soldier -- Ch. 2. For Cause Or Comrade? -- Ch. 3. Payback -- II. The Battlefield of Emotions -- Ch. 4. The Guilt They Carry -- Ch. 5. Interrogation: In the Moral Shadowland -- Ch. 6. In the Face of Torture -- III. The War After the War -- Ch. 7. Loosening the Stoic Armor -- Ch. 8. Body and Body Parts -- Ch. 9. From Soldier to Civilian -- Epilogue. In Memoriam: Ted Westhusing.

Philosopher, ethicist, and psychoanalyst Nancy Sherman explores the psychological and moral burdens borne by soldiers. At the heart of the book are interviews with soldiers, from the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but also from Vietnam and World Wars I and II.

ISBN: 9780393064810 0393064816 27.95

LCCN: 2009040992

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB061443 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015551836 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Psychology, Military.
War--Psychological aspects.
Stress (Psychology)
War (Philosophy)
Soldiers--Mental health.
Veterans--Mental health.
War--Moral and ethical aspects.
Military Personnel--psychology.
Psychology, Military.
Stress, Psychological.
Veterans--psychology.
War--ethics.
Veteranen.
Dilemma's.
Psychologische aspecten.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Irak.
Afghanistan.
Verenigde Staten.

LC Class. No.: U22.3 / .S44 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 355.001/9