Description
| Product ID: | 9780465008070 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | The Man Who Shocked The World |
| Subtitle: | The Life and Legacy of Stanley Milgram |
| Authors: | Author: Thomas Blass |
| Page Count: | 384 |
| Subjects: | Biography: general, Biography: general |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Stanley Milgram was one of the most innovative scientists of our time. Creator of the famous Obedience Experiments carried out at Yale in the early 1960s, and originator of the 'six degrees of separation' theory, Milgram continues to be an intriguing figure in psychology and beyond. This is a biography of Milgram. 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 colourful 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Basic Books |
| Publisher Name: | Basic Books |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2009-02-24 |
