Trauma and Recovery
The Aftermath of Violence-—From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror
By Judith Lewis Herman | Publisher: Basic Books
About the book
In this landmark work, a preeminent scholar establishes a revolutionary model for understanding and treating trauma survivors
“One of the most important psychiatric works to be published since Freud.” ―New York Times
Trauma and Recovery is the foundational text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a political frame, psychiatrist Judith L. Herman argues that psychological trauma is inseparable from its social and political context. Drawing on her own research on incest, as well as a vast literature on combat veterans and victims of political terror, she shows surprising parallels between private horrors like child abuse and public horrors like war.
A landmark work in the psychiatric field, Trauma and Recovery is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how we heal.
Editions of Trauma and Recovery
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780465087655
- EBook
- ISBN 9780465098736
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In this landmark work, a preeminent scholar establishes a revolutionary model for understanding and treating trauma survivors
“One of the most important psychiatric works to be published since Freud.” ―New York Times
Trauma and Recovery is the foundational text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a political frame, psychiatrist Judith L. Herman argues that psychological trauma is inseparable from its social and political context. Drawing on her own research on incest, as well as a vast literature on combat veterans and victims of political terror, she shows surprising parallels between private horrors like child abuse and public horrors like war.
A landmark work in the psychiatric field, Trauma and Recovery is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how we heal.
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In this landmark work, a preeminent scholar establishes a revolutionary model for understanding and treating trauma survivors
“One of the most important psychiatric works to be published since Freud.” ―New York Times
Trauma and Recovery is the foundational text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a political frame, psychiatrist Judith L. Herman argues that psychological trauma is inseparable from its social and political context. Drawing on her own research on incest, as well as a vast literature on combat veterans and victims of political terror, she shows surprising parallels between private horrors like child abuse and public horrors like war.
A landmark work in the psychiatric field, Trauma and Recovery is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how we heal.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Trauma and Recovery?
Society and Social Sciences > Psychology > Abnormal psychology
Where can I read a sample of Trauma and Recovery?
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How long is Trauma and Recovery and how many pages does it have?
Trauma and Recovery has 288 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Trauma and Recovery?
Judith Lewis Herman
Who is the Publisher of the book Trauma and Recovery?
Basic Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Trauma and Recovery is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780465087655) and ebook(ISBN 9780465098736)
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