Emma Barrett and Paul Martin explore the challenges that people in extreme environments face, including pain, physical hardship, loneliness, disagreements, and the approaches taken to overcome them. Using many fascinating examples and personal accounts, they take a close look at the psychological impact on those who face these challenges, the traits that enable some people to succeed, and what we can take away from their experiences.
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ISBN: 9780199668588
Physical Description:ix, 278 pagesprint
Edition:First edition.
Publisher:Oxford ;Oxford University Press,c2014.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-271) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Life at the edge -- Bravery -- Hardship -- Bad sleep -- Monotony -- Alone -- Other people -- Teamwork -- Know-how -- Focus -- Resilience -- Choosing extremes -- Staying and leaving.