Combat trauma and the undoing of character is a 1994 work of nonfiction by jonathan shay. Achilles in vietnam by jonathan shay book read online. In this ambitious followup to achilles in vietnam, dr. This book is at once erudite, eloquent and outspoken. Jonathan shay casts new, challenging, and irrefutable light on the lives of these men and the ravages of combat trauma on their minds and spirits. Listen to achilles in vietnam combat trauma and the undoing of character by jonathan shay, m. Shay examines the psychological devastation of war by comparing the soldiers of homers iliad with vietnam veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress. An original and groundbreaking book that examines the psychological devastation of war by comparing the soldiers of home. Aristetai of american soldiers in vietnam the differences 94 naked berserkers and achilles invulnerability 97 clinical importance of the berserk state 98 part ii dishonoring the enemy the enemy as enemy. An original and groundbreaking book that examines the psychological devastation of war by comparing the soldiers of homers iliad with vietnam veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder. Jonathan shay born 1941 is a doctor and clinical psychiatrist. Achilles experience of betrayal of whats right, and his reactions to it, are identical to those of american soldiers in vietnam. Extended sample achilles in vietnam by jonathan shay extended sample audio sample unavailable you cant be neutral on a moving train by howard zinn extended sample audio sample unavailable the lonesome gods by louis lamour.
Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Although i dont have a definitive release date, i would imagine itll be available by june. Audiobook psychology psychopathology posttraumatic stress. Achilles in vietnam fresno county public library overdrive. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Combat trauma and the undoing of character ebook written by jonathan shay. Armadillo audio group massachusetts audiobook studio. He is also the author of two books, achilles in vietnam.
Shay examines the psychological devastation of war by comparing the soldiers of homers iliad with vietnam veterans suffering. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Simon and schuster, may 11, 2010 psychology 272 pages. Achilles in vietnam is a fascinating study of the similarities and contrasts between the impact of the trojan war and the american war in vietnam upon the combatants. Achilles in vietnam combat trauma and the undoing of character by jonathan shay author david strathairn narrator. Read achilles in vietnam online by jonathan shay books free 30. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. I highly recommend it for vets seeking a better understanding of what they went through and for the professional who works with combat related stress. Achilles in vietnam is a well written, easy to read examination of combat stress. Shay is a physician and clinical psychiatrist who is recognized for his writings in which he compares the vietnam experience to war and homecoming as depicted in homers classic works. Achilles in vietnam audiobook by jonathan shay, david strathairn.
Lee achilles in vietnam combat trauma and the undoing of character por jonathan shay, m. Combat trauma and the undoing of character kindle edition. Shay has been the psychiatrist for a group of vietnam veterans. Achilles in vietnam by jonathan shay overdrive rakuten. In this strikingly original and groundbreaking audiobook, dr. Clues to the dynamics of combat trauma applicable to veterans of our recent wars can be gleaned from the travails of achilles. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read achilles in vietnam. I shall describe some of the many violations of what american soldiers understood to be right by holders of responsibility and trust. Achilles in vietnam audiobook by jonathan shay, md.
This documentary, developed as an undergraduate thesis film by charles berkowitz, is based on the groundbreaking book, achilles in vietnam. An original and groundbreaking audiobook that examines the psychological devastation of war by comparing the soldiers of homers iliad with vietnam veterans. As well as analysis, the author discusses treatment, and thus it is a useful work for anyone with ptsd, vet or not. Jonathan shay uses the odyssey, the story of a soldiers homecoming, to illuminate the pitfalls that trap many veterans on the road back to civilian life. In this provocative monograph, he relates their experiences to homers portrait of achilles in the illiad. He is best known for his publications comparing the experiences of vietnam veterans with the descriptions of war and homecoming in homers iliad and odyssey. Browse jonathan shays bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Jonathan shay audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Shay examines the psychological devastation of war by comparing the soldiers of homers iliad with vietnam veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder. Shay argues that homers representation of the combat experience includes important insights that have been overlooked by mental health professionals. Shay examines the psychological devastation of war by comparing the soldiers of homers iliad with vietnam. An original and groundbreaking audiobook that examines the psychological devastation of war by comparing the soldiers of homers iliad with vietnam veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder.
This is an extraordinary book that covers both the experience of viet nam vets with ptsd, and its common roots in homers the iliad. Seamlessly combining important psychological work and brilliant literary interpretation with an. Jonathan shay is a psychiatrist who specializes in treating the psychic wounds of war. Achilles in vietnam audiobook jonathan shay md audible. Although the iliad was written 27 centuries ago, it has much to teach about combat trauma, as do the more recent, compelling voices and experiences of vietnam. Achilles in vietnam combat trauma and the undoing of character jonathan shay, md, ph. May 2, 1994 shay is a psychiatrist specializing in treating vietnam veterans with chronic posttraumatic stress syndrome. Shay has written two books about how war affects the psychology of combatants. Achilles in vietnam by jonathan shay an original and groundbreaking book that examines the psychological devastation of war by comparing the soldiers of. Achilles in vietnam chapter 3 guided notes video youtube. Shay examines the psychological devastation of war by co. The author is an mdphd whose ground breaking work in ptsd explores the historical and current effects of combat. This documentary, developed as an undergraduate thesis film by director charles berkowitz, is based on the groundbreaking book, achilles in. This paper discusses the book achilles in vietnam jonathan shay in relation to homers iliad and the need for society to accept the dnsequences of veterans experiences.
Classical allusions to the epic are incorporated into the study. An original and groundbreaking book that examines the psychological devastation of war by comparing the. History military general audio books available for sale now books 1 12 of 12. In a brilliantly creative extended analogy, psychiatrist shay tufts medical school persuasively argues that the experiences and behavior of traumatized vietnam veterans echo those of achilles in homers iliad. Achilles in vietnam audiobook jonathan shay storytel. Achilles in vietnam paperback combat trauma and the undoing of character. Shop psychology psychopathology posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd books at alibris. In this strikingly original and groundbreaking book, dr. What marine recruits go through in boot camp earning the title making marines on parris island duration. Achilles in vietnam book by jonathan shay official. Written by jonathan shay md, audiobook narrated by david strathairn.
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