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The mystery of courage
By Miller, William L.
- ISBN
- 978-0-67400-307-1
- Publisher
- Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2000.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2000
In this fourth solo effort, Miller (The Anatomy of Disgust) presents a provocative analysis of the fine line between courage and cowardice. Using historical example, literature, and the memoirs of soldiers, sailors, and marines, Miller has put together a witty, articulate, and thoughtful study of why some fight and some run. From ancient Greeks and Romans to the 20th-century warrior, Miller examines the social, cultural, and p...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
