Shay, Jonathan M.D.
Achilles in Vietnam
- ISBN 13:
- 9780684813219
- author:
- Shay, Jonathan M.D.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pocket Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 246
- Dimensions:
- 21.36 x 14.05 x 1.73 centimetres
- Genre:
- Social Sciences
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Achilles in Vietnam: Combat Trauma and the Undoing of Character by Jonathan Shay This groundbreaking book explores the devastating effects of war on the human mind, using Homer's Iliad as a powerful framework. Dr. Jonathan Shay, a Veterans Affairs psychiatrist, examines the psychological toll of combat on soldiers, revealing a painful paradox: fighting for one's country can render one unfit to be a citizen. Through a sensitive and compassionate analysis, Shay sheds light on the battles many Vietnam veterans continue to fight, offering a greater understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder and its potential suffering. By comparing the soldiers of Homer's Iliad with Vietnam veterans, Shay uncovers the enduring relevance of ancient literature in the face of modern conflict.
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