The American Soldier: Combat And Its Aftermath
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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At the heart of one of the most ambitious sociological studies ever undertaken lies a deceptively simple question: what does it mean to be a soldier? The American Soldier: Combat and Its Aftermath — Volume II of the landmark four-volume Studies in Social Psychology in World War II — chronicles the inner lives, morale, and psychological experiences of American servicemen during the Second World War, drawing on unprecedented survey data collected from hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops in the field. Through rigorous empirical analysis, the authors examine the brutal realities of combat stress, fear, and the complex emotional aftermath faced by men returning from the front lines, presenting a portrait of the American fighting man that is both statistically precise and deeply human. Produced by a distinguished team of social scientists under Samuel A. Stouffer, this volume stands as a foundational text in the history of applied sociology and military psychology, pioneering survey research methodologies that would shape the social sciences for generations. The work argues, with meticulous evidence, that morale, unit cohesion, and personal adjustment are not incidental to military effectiveness — they are its very foundation. Decades after its initial publication, it remains an indispensable reference for scholars of military history, psychology, and American society, leaving the reader to wonder how much of what it uncovered about men under pressure remains true today.
Author: Samuel A. Stouffer, Arthur A. Lumsdaine, Marion Harper Lumsdaine, Robin M. Williams Jr., M. Brewster Smith, Irving L. Janis, Shirley A. Star, Leonard S. Cottrell Jr.
Format: Paperback
Genre: WW2
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image, small tear on FEP.
At the heart of one of the most ambitious sociological studies ever undertaken lies a deceptively simple question: what does it mean to be a soldier? The American Soldier: Combat and Its Aftermath — Volume II of the landmark four-volume Studies in Social Psychology in World War II — chronicles the inner lives, morale, and psychological experiences of American servicemen during the Second World War, drawing on unprecedented survey data collected from hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops in the field. Through rigorous empirical analysis, the authors examine the brutal realities of combat stress, fear, and the complex emotional aftermath faced by men returning from the front lines, presenting a portrait of the American fighting man that is both statistically precise and deeply human. Produced by a distinguished team of social scientists under Samuel A. Stouffer, this volume stands as a foundational text in the history of applied sociology and military psychology, pioneering survey research methodologies that would shape the social sciences for generations. The work argues, with meticulous evidence, that morale, unit cohesion, and personal adjustment are not incidental to military effectiveness — they are its very foundation. Decades after its initial publication, it remains an indispensable reference for scholars of military history, psychology, and American society, leaving the reader to wonder how much of what it uncovered about men under pressure remains true today.