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The Psychology Of War: Comprehending Its Mystique And Its Madness
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A Timely And Important Book, Lewis H. Lapham, Editor, Harpers Magazinelawrences Leshan Has Written A Stunning Anatomy Of A Problem That The Greatest Thinkers Have Failed To Solve, The Question Why Humans So Universally And Frequently Fight Wars. Our Wars Have Become More Lethal, Yet Our Affinity For War Hasnt Changed. His Book Explores The Roots Of War Lust And The Practical Implications For Society And Pollical Leadership:If War Can Be Planned, Can We Plan Peace, Too? What Are The Psychological Indicators For War, And How Can They Be Used To Develop Early Warning Systems? Are Some Government Structures More Prone To War Than To Peace? What Are The Leadership Styles That Prevent And Diminish Conflict?Unlike Preceding Attempts To Explain The Phenomenon Psychologically, Leshan Doesnt Examine The Motives That Might Lead To War, But The Way In Which Our Minds Process Information: When We Go To War, Our Perception Of Reality Of What We Are And What Is Happening In The World Around Us Is Quite Different From That Which We Commonly Use In Peacetime.This Mythic Mode Of Thinking, As The Author Calls It, Leads Us To Assumptions That We Would Not Make During Peacetime, Such As: We Are Good, The Other Side Is Evil; We Will Triumph Over Evil If We Win; Our Future Will Be Safe And Prosperous, Etc. In The Mythic Mode, We Develop A Readiness To Engage In War At All Cost, Even If The Outcome Is Highly Doubtful Or A Nonaggressive Solution Possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Psychology of War'? A: The main theme revolves around understanding the psychological roots of war and how human perception shifts in wartime compared to peacetime, exploring why societies engage in conflict.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Lawrence Leshan, who provides an in-depth analysis of the psychological aspects of war.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book was published on January 1, 2002.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: What binding type is used for this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of History.
- Q: What insights does the book provide regarding leadership and conflict? A: The book explores leadership styles that may prevent or diminish conflict, questioning whether certain government structures are more prone to war or peace.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the book provides valuable insights that can be useful for academic discussions on war psychology and conflict studies.
- Q: What unique perspective does the author offer about war? A: Leshan offers a unique perspective by focusing on how our mental processes and perceptions change in wartime, leading to a readiness for conflict that may not exist in peacetime.