Table of Contents

Q&A: Bystanders to Genocide
An interview with Philip Gourevitch about why nations intervene—and why they don't.
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Symposium on
The Bystander's Dilemma

We Are All Bystanders
But we don't have to be. Dacher Keltner and Jason Marsh explain why we sometimes shackle our moral instincts, and how we can set them free.
Sidebar: "Kitty Genovese, American Icon" by Kathy M. Newman

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Courage Under Fire
In the Bosnian civil war, Svetlana Broz found people who risked their lives to help victims—and inspired others to follow their example.
Sidebar: "The Making of an Upstander" by Jason Marsh
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Playground Heroes
Who can stop bullying? Not just parents and teachers, argue Ken Rigby and Bruce Johnson.
Sidebar: "That s Just Messed Up" by womedia.org Download PDF

Why Do We Walk On By? [PDF]
To understand our indifference toward the homeless, Marc Ian Barasch put himself in their shoes for a week.
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The Rules of Engagement
Roger Simpson explains when journalists should get involved in their stories—and when they shouldn't.
Sidebar: "Caught in the Crossfire" by Judith Matloff.
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The Eye of the Storm [PDF]
In his photo essay, Ted Jackson reveals how a journalist balances his obligations to his subjects, audience, editors, and his own conscience.
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The Banality of Heroism
Zeno Franco and Philip Zimbardo show how ordinary people can become everyday heroes.
Sidebar: "The Prison Guard's Dilemma" by Jason Marsh.
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Features

Finding Meaning in Medicine
by Karin Evans
How some doctors are cultivating compassion and empathy.
Sidebar: "Beyond 'Do No Harm'" by Karin Evans.

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Each One, Help One
by Elizabeth O'Brien
As working families find it harder to pay their bills, one organi- zation connects small donors to people with modest needs.
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In Print
A look at some of the latest books on peace and well-being.
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An Idea for the Greater Good [PDF]
Daniel Goleman rethinks social intelligence.
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Resources for Greater Good
A guide to organizations that promote peace and well-being.
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