The tender soldier : a true story of war and sacrifice / Vanessa M. Gezari.

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    • Publication Information:
      First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
    • Abstract:
      Summary: 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.
    • Content Notes:
      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.
    • Notes:
      Includes bibliographical references (pages [231]-327) and index.
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    • ISBN:
      9781439177396 (hbk.)
      1439177392 (hbk.)
    • Accession Number:
      2013001090
    • Accession Number:
      827119672
    • Accession Number:
      ccp.549758