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David J. Morris brings his firsthand experience as a Marine and war correspondent to a comprehensive examination of post‑traumatic stress disorder. Drawing on interviews with survivors, scientific research, and the cultural history of PTSD, he discusses its prevalence—estimated at 30% among Iraq war veterans and 27 million Americans overall—and the shame and secrecy that often shroud it. His work connects the ailment to broader anxieties of the early twenty‑first century, offering insight for those with the condition, their loved ones, and the wider public.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: David J. Morris
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