The Psychology of War; Comprehending Its

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.

Foreword: War, Terrorism, and Civil Liberties

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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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The Psychology of War; Comprehending Its Mystique and Its Madness

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