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War and Sex: A Brief History of Men's Urge for Battle
War and Sex A Brief History of Men's Urge for Battle
Author: John V. H. Dippel
This is an insightful and erudite examination of the reasons why men go to war, and the subconscious influence women have on this 'urge for battle'. Why young men voluntarily go off to war has long defied understanding. Eagerly risking one's life seems contrary to the innate instinct for self-preservation. Are young males -- notoriou...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781616141882
ISBN-10: 1616141883
Publication Date: 8/24/2010
Pages: 466
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Publisher: Prometheus Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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While I have an open mind, this book seems to be an author's search to find and manipulate data to support his theory. His premise is interesting, but I have problems believing I went to war because I was intimidated by a rise in women's freedoms and rights.

Instead, I support the theory that I went to war because I was stupid enough to believe lies generated by two self-serving democratic administrations.


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