Why We Act

In summary: A very important topic handled quite clumsily. I loved the message of this book: when you see something wrong, say something right. The topic of this book is fascinating. Utterly fascinating. Reading the book led me to reflect personally on a very deep level - both about my actions and th......more

This was a really interesting non fiction book about bystander effect. As a psychology student, I was very aware of the majority of the students mentioned in this book. There were only a few I wasn't familiar with but if you have never studied psychology before, I reckon you could learn a lot about......more

This just annoyed me mostly. V little insight without saying anything particularly new. Just cites way too many random experiments without any serious thought of the wider socio-political structures- if this is how social psychology works then what a bunch of cowboys - 8 guys did X this one time in a......more

Understanding the psychology of courage and inaction This book offers brilliant direction to transform silence and bad behaviour. Teachers, Human Resources managers and leaders in communities; this book is essential to add to your resources. Catherine Sanderson has wisely chosen to write this book,......more

A quick read. I had already read, or was aware of, much of the information within this book. I expected a fresh perspective or a new, interesting take on this fascinating subject, but I was disappointed. The book reads more like a dissertation than an engaging, exciting non-fiction book. I love read......more