1st Edition
Martial Culture in the Lifeways of US Servicemembers and Veterans Military Psychology, Ancient Mythology, and Re-Souling Service
1. Introduction 2. Martial Culture Theory 3. Navajo 4. Hindu 5. Norse 6. Japan 7. Conclusion
Biography
Nathan J. Hogan obtained his PhD in Mythological Studies with emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, USA. He served 22 years of active service in the US Air Force and Army, and his research interests include mythology, history, and the intersection of human belief and behavior.
“Dr. Hogan’s book reminds those in martial culture of their deep roots in myth, and that entry into this world is forever life changing. For those in civilian culture, it provides us a glimpse into the universality of martial culture and why veterans culturally struggle to reintegrate into a society they do not fully belong to.”
Michael Wm. Marks, Executive Director of the One Tree Learning Institute, former Professor of Practice in Psychology and Program Director of the Supportive Education for Returning Veterans at the University of Arizona, former Lead Psychologist and Evidence Based Practices Coordinator at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, co-founder of Vietnam Veterans of Montana
“Beautifully written by a scholar-practitioner, Martial Culture in the Lifeways of US Servicemembers and Veterans is a groundbreaking book offering a profound elucidation of the values, beliefs, and rituals of martial culture through the lens of comparative mythology. This study restores the connection between martial and civilian culture highlighting the values a martial lifeway gifts to the larger society.”
Patrick J. Mahaffey, Professor Emeritus, Pacifica Graduate Institute, author of “Integrative Spirituality: Religious Pluralism, Individuation, and Awakening”
