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The roots of evil : the origins of genocide and other group violence / Ervin Staub.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Cambridge [England] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1989Description: xvi, 336 pages ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0521354072
  • 9780521354073
  • 0521422140
  • 9780521422147
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 304.6/63 20
LOC classification:
  • HV6322.7 .S73 1989
NLM classification:
  • HM 281
Contents:
PART 1: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL BASES OF GENOCIDE AND OTHER FORMS OF GROUP VIOLENCE -- 1 An Introduction -- 2 The Origins of Genocide and Mass Killing: Core Concepts -- 3 The Psychology of Hard Times: The Effects of Difficult Life Conditions -- 4 Cultural and Individual Characteristics -- 5 The Psychology of Perpetrators: Individuals and Groups -- 6 Steps Along a Continuum of Destruction: Perpetrators and Bystanders -- PART 2: THE NAZI HOLOCAUST -- 7 Hitler Comes to Power -- 8 Preconditions for the Holocaust in German Culture -- 9 Nazi Rule and Steps Along the Continuum of Destruction -- 10 The SS And the Psychology of Perpetrators -- 11 The Behavior and Psychology of Bystanders and Victims -- PART 3: OTHER GENOCIDES AND MASS KILLINGS -- 12 The Turkish Genocide of the Armenians -- 13 Cambodia: Genocide to Create a Better World -- 14 The Disappearances: Mass Killing in Argentina -- 15 Summary and Conclusions: The Societal and Psychological Origins of Genocide and Other Atrocities -- PART 4: FURTHER EXTENSIONS: THE ROOTS OF WAR AND CREATION OF CARING AND NONAGGRESSIVE PERSONS AND SOCIETIES -- 16 The Cultural and Psychological Origins of War -- 17 The Nature of Groups: Security, Power, Justice, and Positive Connection -- 18 The Creation and Evolution of Caring, Connection, and Nonaggression.
Summary: Explores the psychological, cultural, and societal roots of group aggression, violence, and genocide.
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HV6322.7 .P69 2003 "A problem from hell" : HV6322.7 .S53 2007 What is genocide? / HV6322.7 .S654 2003 The specter of genocide : HV6322.7 .S73 1989 The roots of evil : HV6322.7 .V35 2004 Final solutions : HV6431 .B4794 2003 Terror and liberalism / HV6431.J3357 2011 Terrorism :

Includes bibliographical references (pages 284-318).

PART 1: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL BASES OF GENOCIDE AND OTHER FORMS OF GROUP VIOLENCE -- 1 An Introduction -- 2 The Origins of Genocide and Mass Killing: Core Concepts -- 3 The Psychology of Hard Times: The Effects of Difficult Life Conditions -- 4 Cultural and Individual Characteristics -- 5 The Psychology of Perpetrators: Individuals and Groups -- 6 Steps Along a Continuum of Destruction: Perpetrators and Bystanders -- PART 2: THE NAZI HOLOCAUST -- 7 Hitler Comes to Power -- 8 Preconditions for the Holocaust in German Culture -- 9 Nazi Rule and Steps Along the Continuum of Destruction -- 10 The SS And the Psychology of Perpetrators -- 11 The Behavior and Psychology of Bystanders and Victims -- PART 3: OTHER GENOCIDES AND MASS KILLINGS -- 12 The Turkish Genocide of the Armenians -- 13 Cambodia: Genocide to Create a Better World -- 14 The Disappearances: Mass Killing in Argentina -- 15 Summary and Conclusions: The Societal and Psychological Origins of Genocide and Other Atrocities -- PART 4: FURTHER EXTENSIONS: THE ROOTS OF WAR AND CREATION OF CARING AND NONAGGRESSIVE PERSONS AND SOCIETIES -- 16 The Cultural and Psychological Origins of War -- 17 The Nature of Groups: Security, Power, Justice, and Positive Connection -- 18 The Creation and Evolution of Caring, Connection, and Nonaggression.

Explores the psychological, cultural, and societal roots of group aggression, violence, and genocide.

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