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Ervin Staub is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, USA. He presented the Eleventh Hugo Valentin Lecture at Uppsala Centre for Holocaust and Genocide Studies in 2013, titled Perpetrator, Passive and Active Bystanders in Mass Violence, focusing on the psychological dynamics of violence and bystander behavior.
- Specializes in the psychology of violence, conflict, and reconciliation
- Conducts field research and interventions globally
- Key distinctions: active bystanders who resist violence vs. passive bystanders
His research spans decades of studying genocide, intergroup violence, and peacebuilding, emphasizing the importance of understanding human behavior in extreme contexts to foster healing and prevention. His publications analyze historical atrocities and psychological mechanisms shaping human actions in conflict scenarios.
Notable works include:
- The Roots of Evil (1989) - Examines causes of genocide and mass violence
- The Psychology of Good and Evil (2003) - Explores prosocial and antisocial behaviors
- Overcoming Evil (2011) - Investigates recovery from terrorism and violent conflict
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