The Man Who Shocked the World: The Life and Legacy of Stanley Milgram

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: Creator of the famous Obedience Experiments and originator of the six degrees of separation theory, Stanley Milgram transformed our understanding of human nature and continues to be one of the most important figures in psychology and beyond. In this sparkling biography, Thomas Blass captures the colorful personality and pioneering work of a visionary scientist who revealed the hidden workings of our social world. In this new paperback edition, he includes an afterword connecting Milgram's theories to torture, war crimes, and Abu Ghraib.

Source: BMJ

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.331.7530.1481-a

Language: English

Topic: Psychology of Social Influence

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W1574940344

FWCI: 34.01

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