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Tribe

Tribe

Psychology
Pages
160
Published
2016
Language
English

Synopsis

Combining history, psychology, and anthropology, Tribe explores what we can learn from tribal societies about loyalty, belonging, and the eternal human quest for meaning. It explains the irony that-for many veterans as well as civilians-war feels better than peace, adversity can turn out to be a blessing, and disasters are sometimes remembered more fondly than weddings or tropical vacations. Tribe explains why we are stronger when we come together, and how that can be achieved even in today's divided world.

Genres

Psychology

About the author

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Sebastian Junger

Sebastian Junger is the internationally acclaimed, best-selling author of The Perfect Storm, A Death in Belmont and Fire. As a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and as a contributor to ABC News, he has covered major international news stories in Liberia, Sierra Leone and other places around the globe. He has been awarded the National Magazine Award and an SAIS Novartis Prize for Journalism. Junger became a fixture in the national media when, as a first-time author, he commanded The New Yo...

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Tribe connect to Sebastian Junger's other books?

    Tribe explores themes of combat, trauma, and societal bonds, which are central to Junger's previous works like War and Restrepo. It expands on his observations about human connection in extreme circumstances and the challenges of reintegration into modern society.

  • What inspired Sebastian Junger to write Tribe?

    Junger was inspired by his experiences as a war correspondent and his observations of veterans struggling to adapt to civilian life. He draws on anthropology, psychology, and history to examine the human need for belonging and the societal implications of its absence.

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