Head strong : how psychology is revolutionizing war /

Matthews, Michael D.

Head strong : how psychology is revolutionizing war / Michael D. Matthews. - 1 online resource (289 pages) : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Psychological science and art of war -- The right soldier for the right job -- Turning civilians into soldiers -- Cognitive dominance: soldiers and systems that outthink the enemy -- Tough hearts: building resilient soldiers -- Winning hearts and minds -- This is not your father's army -- When the going gets rough, the rough get going: leading in combat -- Leading others in the digital age -- The 21st century Patton -- Building better soldiers through science -- Spinoffs: a better world through military psychology -- Psychology, war, peace, and ethics.

9780199916184


War--Psychological aspects.
Psychology, Military.
Combat--Psychological aspects.
Psychological warfare--United States.
Soldiers--Mental health--United States.


United States--Armed Forces--Medical care.


Electronic books.

U22.3 / .M38 2014

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