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On Killing

The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society
in: Sociology
Summary:

The book examines the psychological effects of killing on soldiers in combat, exploring the resistance to lethal violence by most people and the mechanisms that militaries use to overcome this aversion. It also discusses the implications of these psychological processes for law enforcement, the media's impact on society's perception of violence, and the potential consequences for civilian life.

Key points:

1. Resistance to Killing: Grossman believes humans naturally resist killing their own kind, even in war. He suggests killing is learned, not instinctual.

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