Beyond psychic numbing: a call to awareness

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Am. J. Orthopsychiatr.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-0025.1982.tb01451.x· OSTI ID:6124114

Lifton, R J

The lesson of Hiroshima is reviewed briefly, the illusions that foster our current preparations for nuclear war are considered, and the psychological effects--personal and political--of our stockpiling of nuclear weapons are examined. It is suggested that, although the situation is desperate, hope may be found in the beginnings of a public awareness that is fostering the movement against nuclear armaments.

• Research Organization: Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven
• OSTI ID: 6124114
• Journal Information: Am. J. Orthopsychiatr.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Orthopsychiatr.; (United States) Vol. 52:4; ISSN AJORA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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