The Lucifer Effect By Philip Zimbardo

The Lucifer Effect by Philip Zimbardo is a thought-provoking book that delves into the dark corners of human behavior. Drawing from his famous 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment (SPE), Zimbardo provides a detailed account of the events during the simulation study. The SPE, which had to be discontinued after only six days due to distressing outcomes, revealed how ordinary individuals can commit immoral acts when placed in certain situations.

The book also explores subsequent research on the psychological and social factors that lead to such behavior. Zimbardo connects the Stanford experiment to real-world events like the Abu Ghraib prison abuse in 2003, emphasizing the interplay between individual disposition, situational context, and systems of power.

The Lucifer Effect By Philip Zimbardo Book Info:

• Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
• Published: January 22, 2008
• ISBN: 0812974441
• Pages: 561
• Size: 6.37

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