The Man Who Shocked The World
the life and legacy of stanley milgram
$99.35
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
23 February 2009
Summary
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 …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780465008070 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0465008070 |
| Author: | Thomas Blass |
| Publisher: | Basic Books |
| Imprint: | Basic Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 23 February 2009 |
| Weight: | 468g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 144mm x 25mm |
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Critics Review
BBC Focus magazine “Milgram’s notorious study forms the centrepiece of this outstanding biography - and rightly so, given its continued importance in understanding such horrors as the torture of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib. But as author Thomas Blass makes clear, Milgram pioneered other major areas of research, including the famous ‘Small World’ effect…Blass does a fine job of weaving together Milgram’s life and science, revealing a portrait of a genius who, ironically enough, had real problems with authority.”
About The Author
Thomas Blass
Thomas Blass, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
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