The Men Who Stare at Goats

This non-fiction book investigates the United States Army's secret exploration of paranormal phenomena, New Age concepts, and psychological warfare tactics. The author traces the origins of military intelligence units attempting to develop psychic spying capabilities and non-lethal weapons. Through interviews and investigative reporting, the narrative reveals bizarre programs and unusual experiments conducted during the Cold War and subsequent decades. The work exposes the intersection of military bureaucracy and fringe scientific theories.

by Jon Ronson

Simon & Schuster · First published 2004 · 259 pages