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A disturbing and revelatory exploration of the human capacity for evil, renowned psychologist Zimbardo examines how everyone is susceptible to the power of malevolence. He also offers hope and guidance, elucidating the importance of true heroism and disobedience.

Buy "The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil,"
by Philip Zimbardo

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"Unspeakable Acts, Ordinary People,"`is a riveting book that exposes the potential in each of us for acting unspeakably. John Conroy sits down with torturers from several nations and comes to understand their motivations.

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An award-winning journalist reveals the shocking truth about the CIA's international torture program that paints a disturbing ethical picture of the war on terror and lays the responsibility for abduction and torture at the doorstep of Washington, D.C.An award-winning journalist reveals the shocking truth about the CIA's international torture program that paints a disturbing ethical picture of the war on terror and lays the responsibility for abduction and torture at the doorstep of Washington, D.C.

Buy "Ghost Plane," by Stephen Grey

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