The Kitty Genovese Case and the Bystander Effect

This chapter discusses the infamous Kitty Genovese case, where 37 or 38 people witnessed her being attacked and did nothing to help her. It explores the bystander effect, where people are less likely to help in the presence of others due to assuming someone else will handle the situation. The chapter also mentions the impact of the case on the adoption of Good Samaritan laws and the establishment of the emergency number 911.