Obedience to Authority
Obedience to Authority
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1974
Book Brief
256
Book • Nonfiction
Yale University • 1960s
1974
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Stanley Milgram's research on obedience to authority explores how individuals comply with instructions from authority figures. It examines the influence of authority on human behavior, shedding light on people's willingness to perform actions conflicting with personal conscience. The study reveals insights into the dynamics of authority and personal responsibility.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Stanley Milgram’s Obedience to Authority presents a compelling exploration of human compliance with authority figures. Positive reviews highlight its groundbreaking design and enduring relevance in understanding societal dynamics. Critiques focus on ethical concerns and methodological limitations. Overall, it’s a pivotal, though controversial, psychological study.
Who Should Read Obedience to Authority?
A reader intrigued by the complexities of human behavior and authority dynamics would enjoy Stanley Milgram's Obedience to Authority. Comparable to Zimbardo's The Lucifer Effect and Arendt's Eichmann in Jerusalem, it suits those interested in psychology, ethics, and historical experiments on obedience.
256
Book • Nonfiction
Yale University • 1960s
1974
Adult
18+ years
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