Amia Lieblich is Professor of Psychology and Dean of Students at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

• Acknowledgments Introduction Part I: Personal Accounts 1. David 2. Alon 3. Yochanan 4. Gad 5. Eitan 6. Danny 7. Ido 8. Gil Part II: Routes and Issues of Psychological Development 9. Courses of Military Service During Peacetime 10. Psychological Aspects of Participation in War 11. Personality Development During Military Service Conclusion Transition to Adulthood in the Military Context References Index

"It speaks the language of psychology without jargon. I especially like the way she weaves together personality and social structure, illuminating so many aspects of Israeli society. Furthermore, the age group that Lieblich studies represents the future generation in all countries. Growth and development may look the same in various societies, but the shadings, nuances, and the meaning of adolescence will vary from culture to culture. This book deals with that issue effectively." — Anne R. Bloom, Graduate Center, City University of New York"The soldiers' stories are fascinating and most illuminating for the theories." — Ruth Linn, University of Haifa