The tender soldier : a true story of war and sacrifice / Vanessa M. Gezari.
Part of the Pentagon's most daring and controversial attempt since Vietnam to bring social science to the Afghanistan battlefield, three tough-minded American civilians find their humanity tested and their lives forever changed by this little-known mission.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781439177396
- ISBN: 1439177392
- Physical Description: x, 347 pages : map ; 24 cm
- Edition: First Simon & Schuster edition
- Publisher: New York, NY : Simon & Schuster, 2013.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-327) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Election day -- What you don't know will kill you -- The tender soldier -- Maiwand -- The anthropology of us and them -- Hearts and minds -- Crime and punishment -- Good intentions -- The devil you don't know.
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Available copies
- 6 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 958.104 GEZ (Text) | 37810435103311 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
