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Witness to an Extreme Century: A Memoir,Used
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On a fateful day in the spring of 1954 Robert Jay Lifton, a young American psychiatrist just discharged from service in the Korean War, decided to stay in Hong Kong rather than return homechanging his life plans entirelyso that he could continue work that had enthralled him, interviewing people subjected to Chinese thought reform. He had plunged into uncharted territory in probing the far reaches of the human psyche, as he would repeatedly in the years ahead, and his Hong Kong research provided the first understanding of the insidious process that came to be known as brainwashing.From that day in Hong Kong forward, Lifton has probed into some of the darkest episodes of human history, bearing his unique form of psychological witness to the sources and consequences of collective violence and trauma, as well as to our astonishing capacity for resilience.In this longawaited memoir, Lifton charts the adventurous and constantly surprising course of his fascinating life journey, a journey that took him from what a friend of his called a Jewish Huck Finn childhood in Brooklyn to friendships with many of the most influential intellectuals, writers, and artists of our timefrom Erik Erikson, David Riesman, and Margaret Mead, to Howard Zinn and Kurt Vonnegut, Stanley Kunitz, Kenzaburo Oe, and Norman Mailer.In his remarkable study of Hiroshima survivors, he explored the human consequences of nuclear weapons, and then went on to uncover dangerous forms of attraction to their power in the spiritual disease he calls nuclearism. During riveting facetoface interviews with Nazi doctors, he illuminated the reversal of healing and killing in ordinary physicians who had been socialized to Nazi evil. With Vietnam veterans he helped create unprecedented rap groups in which much was revealed about what we now call posttraumatic stress disorder, helping veterans draw upon their experience for valuable, even prophetic, insights about atrocity and war. As a pioneer in psychohistory, Liftons encounters with the consequences of cruelty and destructiveness led him to become a passionate social activist, lending a powerful voice of conscience to the suppressed truths of the Vietnam War and the dangers of nuclear weapons.Written with the warmth of spiritalong with the humor and sense of absurditythat have made Lifton a beloved friend and teacher to so many, Witness to an Extreme Century is a moving and deeply thoughtprovoking story of one mans extraordinary commitment to looking into the abyss of evil in order to help us move beyond it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Witness to an Extreme Century: A Memoir'? A: The main theme of the memoir revolves around the exploration of human resilience and the impact of collective violence and trauma throughout history, as experienced by the author, Robert Jay Lifton.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The author of 'Witness to an Extreme Century' is Robert Jay Lifton, an American psychiatrist known for his work on the psychological effects of war and trauma.
- Q: What significant events does Lifton discuss in his memoir? A: Lifton discusses significant events such as his research on Chinese thought reform, the aftermath of Hiroshima, and his interactions with Vietnam veterans, highlighting the psychological effects of these experiences.
- Q: How long is 'Witness to an Extreme Century: A Memoir'? A: The memoir is 448 pages long.
- Q: In what format is the book available? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: When was 'Witness to an Extreme Century' published? A: The memoir was published on June 14, 2011.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in psychology, history, social activism, and the effects of trauma will find this book particularly insightful.
- Q: Does this memoir include personal anecdotes from Lifton's life? A: Yes, the memoir includes personal anecdotes that illustrate Lifton's life journey and his interactions with influential figures and historical events.
- Q: What makes Lifton's writing style unique in this memoir? A: Lifton's writing style is characterized by warmth, humor, and a sense of absurdity, making complex psychological topics accessible and engaging.
- Q: Is 'Witness to an Extreme Century' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the memoir is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields like psychology, sociology, and history, due to its in-depth analysis of trauma and social issues.