Social Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies

Social Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies is brought together by some of the world′s leading voices in this rich and historically significant sub-field of psychology. Since the end of the second world war, numerous studies have entered the canon of what we now understand to be ′classical′, from Milgram′s ′shocking′ obedience study, to Latané and Darley′s bystander intervention studies to Zimbardo′s now famous, controversial Stanford Prison experiment. This title provides a telescopic lens back to the past when investigations first began, then to the present day when new light is shining on these key pieces of research, to present a contemporary assessment of all aspects of social behavior.