Extensive interviews reveal the psychological effects of the Vietnam War on American soldiers, focusing on their common struggles to cope with killing and dying.

Table of contents

The hero Versus the Socialized Warrior -- America's New Survivors: The image of My Lai -- Rap Groups -- Animating Guilt -- Zones of Rage and Violence -- The Counterfeit Universe -- Gooks and Men -- Transformation I: From John Wayne to Country Joe and the Fish -- Transformation II: Learning to Feel -- Transformation III: Self and World -- Truth and Prophecy -- On War and Warriors -- On Change -- On Healing.