Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War
de Mary Roach
Pourquoi le lire
Instead of recounting tactical combat maneuvers or weapon technology, this book explores the bizarre, overlooked physiology and engineering behind soldier survival. Mary Roach tackles everything from heat exhaustion and extreme noise to clothing design and stomach ailments with trademark curiosity and empathy, offering a fresh, human-centered lens on military science.
Où le trouver
For audio listeners in the Netherlands, the unabridged English audiobook is narrated by Abby Elvidge and widely accessible via Storytel, Nextory, Audible, Apple Books, and Google Play Audiobooks. Digital audio downloads and ebooks are also available on Kobo. If you prefer print or want to order a physical copy locally, check standard Dutch bookshops like Bol.com, Athenaeum Boekhandel, or the American Book Center, as well as the online catalog of the Dutch Public Library system (Online Bibliotheek) for English digital holdings.
À quoi s'attendre
Expect an upbeat, humorous, and fast-paced narrative driven by witty footnotes and immersive investigative reporting. It is very accessible and easy to digest, though sensitive listeners should note frank, graphic discussions of traumatic battlefield injuries, surgical reconstruction, bodily functions, and animal testing.
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