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The roots of evil

by Ervin Staub · 1921

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

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of thispsychologypsychologyMore like thisLess of this
Themes
murdermurderMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 336 pages

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