Mead's short book startled me with his discussion of the influence of the U.S. military over education, among other things. Worth reading if only for that. Although Mead mentions David Grossman's work, it is only in passing but I believe the charge by a military officer who is a psychologist that the use of video games desensitizes the players to violence and suffering merits more discussion. There is a "Gee Whiz!" tone to this book that made it enjoyable and easy to read but at the cost of sugar coating the real questions which Mead raises. ( )