| Edition |
3rd ed. |
| Description |
xxiv, 403 p.: ill. ; 21 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 392-396) and index. |
| Contents |
The physiology of combat: the anatomy of the human body in battle -- Perceptual distortions in combat: an altered state of consciousness -- The call to combat: where do we get such men? -- The price of combat: after the smoke clears. |
| Summary |
On Combat looks at what happens to the human body under the stresses of deadly battle the impact on the nervous system, heart, breathing, visual and auditory perception, memory - then discusses new research findings as to what measures warriors can take to prevent such debilitations so they can stay in the fight, survive, and win. --from publisher description |
| Subject |
Combat -- Psychological aspects.
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Combat -- Physiological aspects.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Psychology, Military.
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Military Personnel. |
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Psychology, Military. |
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Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic. |
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War. |
| Added Author |
Christensen, Loren W.
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| ISBN |
9780964920545 |
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0964920549 |
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