Description
In 1954, two groups of boys went to a remote summer camp, where they were encouraged to bully, harass, and demonize each other. The conclusions entered history as one of the classic and most controversial studies in social psychology: the experiment at Robbers Cave State Park. The experiment was conducted at the height of the Cold War and had a happy ending: the boys reconciled, and psychologist Muzafer Sherif demonstrated that while hatred and violence are powerful forces, cooperation and harmony have just as much power. Today, the attempt is presented as evidence that under the right conditions, warring parties can make peace. However, the true story of these experiments is far more complex and chilling. In the book Lost Boys, Gena Perry examines the experiment and its consequences. She follows the story of Sherif, a troubled outsider who sought to create an experiment that would conquer his personal demons. Perry draws from archival materials and new interviews, piecing together a story of drama, rebellion, and intrigue that has never been told before.
Information
Author: Perryová Gina
Language: Czech
Publication date: March 27, 2019
Manufacturer: Nakladatelství Triton s.r.o.
Genres: Psychology, Books, Specialized and technical literature, Social sciences
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 296
ISBN/EAN: 9788075536679