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by Albert Bandura (Author)
Breaking down the study of moral disengagement and how it leads people to rationalize doing cruel things, Moral Disengagement offers enlightening new perspectives on some of the most provocative issues of our time through this lense to show you how everyday evils can be counteracted by mindful moral engagement.
Author Biography
Albert Bandura is one of the most eminent psychologists of modern times. He is a renowned scholar whose pioneering research in social cognitive theory has served as a rich resource for academics, practitioners, and policy makers alike across disciplinary lines. His illustrative career includes groundbreaking work across a broad range of areas. His seminal research on social modeling expanded our view of human learning and the growing primacy of this mode of learning in this electronic era. His later research on self-regulatory mechanisms laid the theoretical foundation for his theory of human agency. These diverse programs of research blend his theoretical interests with an abiding concern for the use of psychological knowledge for human enlightenment and betterment. He is the recipient of countless awards for his distinguished lifetime contributions to psychological science and innovative social applications."
