The Men Who Stare At Goats

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Unbelievable military experiments, revealed in comedy.

"The Men Who Stare At Goats is an entertaining read for those interested in military experiments that go beyond the realm of the traditional. The book offers a unique perspective on the absurdity of warfare and the lengths to which some will go to gain an advantage. Ronson's humorous writing style makes for an enjoyable and thought-provoking read, and readers will be left questioning the nature of reality and the limits of human potential."

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The Men Who Stare At Goats

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ISBN: 9780330375481
Authors: Jon Ronson
Publisher: Picador
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, History
Related Topics: Journalism, History, Politics, War
Goodreads rating: 3.63
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American military paranoia at its most extreme, insane, amusing -- and alarming Why are they blasting Iraqi prisoners-of-war with the theme tune to Barney the Purple Dinosaur? And why have 100 de-bleated goats been secretly placed inside the Special Forces command centre at Fort Bragg, North Carolina? In 1979 a secret unit was established by the most gifted minds within the US Army. Defying both military practice and the laws of physics, they believed a soldier could become invisible, pass through walls and, perhaps most chillingly, kill goats just by staring at them. With first-hand access to the leading players in the story, Ronson has traced the evolution of these bizarre activities over the past three decades, and poses questions no-one else has yet dared to ask about which of them -- and more -- are happening still.
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Unbelievable military experiments, revealed in comedy.

"The Men Who Stare At Goats is an entertaining read for those interested in military experiments that go beyond the realm of the traditional. The book offers a unique perspective on the absurdity of warfare and the lengths to which some will go to gain an advantage. Ronson's humorous writing style makes for an enjoyable and thought-provoking read, and readers will be left questioning the nature of reality and the limits of human potential."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.