Critical Situations is an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Philip Zimbardo (1933-2024), Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Stanford University. Philip Zimbardo relates his intriguing life history and the survival techniques that he developed from the particular dynamics of his upbringing in the Bronx to his quarantine experiences, his experiences with South Bronx gangs, and more.
Further topics include his relationship with his former classmate Stanley Milgram and the impact the different experiences in his youth had on the development of his personal situational awareness and how that influenced his psychological research. After a detailed description of the notorious 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment, Philip discusses what we have—and haven’t—learned since then, the Abu Ghraib trial, his Heroic Imagination Project, and more.
This conversation has been released as a carefully-edited 2-part video and as an enhanced book, while Philip Zimbardo is also featured in seven short documentaries – all details are below.
“Through Howard’s hands-on research experience and scientific knowledge, he has an insider’s understanding of the potential of the dialogue format to engage with research material. By combining his skills as both interviewer and editor, he has been able to create high-quality pedagogical resources that are relevant to students at all levels and the wider research community.” – Philip Zimbardo
This enhanced book is available in electronic format on all major booksellers, including:
Critical Situations is part of the 5-part Ideas Roadshow Collection, Conversations About Social Psychology, which is available in hardcover, paperback and electronic format.
Philip Zimbardo is also featured in 7 short documentaries together with several other renowned psychologists and researchers in other disciplines.
