TOW #20 - IRB

Fear Itself, by Rush W. Dozier, Jr, was definitely a unique read. I expected to read about about the emotion of fear from a completely objective view, but Dozier included his own experiences and studies within the facts and statistics he observed in order to explain the phenomenon behind fear. It was amazing to see all the different ways he used those experiences to explain the nature of fear and how it controls our decisions, lives, and ultimately, our world. He first began with a straightforward definition of fear by defining and describing it. Then, by inputting his own experiences and fascination of fear, he further explained its nature and effects on our minds and actions. Throughout the second chapter, Dozier mainly used scientific reasoning and facts to explain the biological process behind the emotion of fear. While his word choice, which generally consisted of medical jargon of parts of the human brain, made it hard to understand everything, Dozier showed his proficient knowledge in the subject. We live our lives with fear subconsciously controlling our actions, yet don't understand how it works, both biologically and mentally. By reading Fear Itself, Dozier can explain everything, from the changes in our brain and nervous system to the psychological effects.