The Roots Of Evil by Ervin Staub
The Origins of Genocide and Other Group Violence
A psychological and sociological examination of how ordinary people come to participate in mass violence and cruelty, arguing that factors like socialization, group dynamics, authority, dehumanizing ideologies, competition, and moral exclusion create conditions for atrocities; it uses historical cases to trace processes from early experiences to collective action, analyzes the role of bystanders and perpetrators, and proposes prevention strategies centered on fostering empathy, moral courage, and supportive institutions.
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- 1989
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- American
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- 384 pages
- Original Language
- English
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