Intergroup Conflict And Cooperation: The Robbers Cave Experiment

by Muzafer Sherif

Intergroup Conflict and The Robbers Cave Experiment is a book written by the renowned social psychologist, Muzafer Sherif. The book provides a detailed account of the famous Robbers Cave experiment conducted in 1954, which aimed to study the dynamics of intergroup conflict and cooperation among young boys. The experiment was conducted in a summer camp setting, where two groups of boys were formed and kept separate from each other. The groups were given several tasks to complete, and as the experiment progressed, the researchers introduced elements of intergroup competition, which led to conflict between the two groups. The book describes in detail the various stages of the experiment, including the formation of group identities, the introduction of competition, and the eventual resolution of conflict. It also provides insights into the psychological processes that underlie intergroup conflict and cooperation, such as social identity theory, social norms, and intergroup contact. Overall, Intergroup Conflict and The Robbers Cave Experiment is a seminal work in the field of social psychology, providing valuable insights into the dynamics of intergroup relations and the factors that influence conflict and cooperation. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex social dynamics that shape our world.Additional Contributors Include William R. Hood And Carolyn W. Sherif.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Sociology, Science

242 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1988

About the author

Turkish-American social psychologist

Reviews

[Jenny · Rating 2 out of 5]

An interesting study, but a summary would have been more fun to read. Or wait for the movie.

Update 2012: I do find that this informs my thinking about social in-groups and out-groups quite often. If anyone knows of a less academic report about this study, please let me know. Something by, say,Robert Krulwich?