Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: by Dr Joy Degruy 2005 Paperback

Very Good Condition. 229 Pages 6x9x.5 Inches Synopsis "America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing. a powerful exploration of how the trauma of centuries-long slavery and racial oppression continues to affect African American individuals and communities today. Dr. Joy DeGruy introduces the concept of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome (PTSS) to describe this multigenerational impact, arguing that the psychological and emotional scars of slavery did not vanish with emancipation, but were perpetuated through institutional racism, economic injustice, and social marginalization.
The book offers a historical context that connects the brutal realities of slavery with subsequent eras of racial violence, discrimination, and inequality. DeGruy blends scholarly analysis with personal anecdotes, interviews, and cultural critique to demonstrate how unresolved trauma is passed down through generations—manifesting in self-destructive behaviors..."