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Title: Odysseus in America: Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming

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Language:        English

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Length:        352 Pages
Weight:        0.7 Pounds
Height:         8.3 Inches
Width:          4.8 Inches
Thickness:    0.8 Inches



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The author of Achilles in Vietnam explores the problems faced by combat veterans when they re-enter American life, using Homer's Odyssey as an allegorical template and advocating changes in American military practice that could help prevent psychological and moral injury to military personnel.



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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Odysseus in America: Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming and it was written by Jonathan Shay, John McCain (Foreword By), Max Cleland (Foreword By). This edition of Odysseus in America: Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming is in a Paperback format. This books publish date is November 2003 and it has a suggested retail price of $15. There are 352 pages in the book and it was published by Simon & Schuster. The 10 digit ISBN is 074321157X and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780743211574. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.