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The City and the Self /

This compelling film, combining both art film and documentary techniques, evolved out of the landmark Science magazine article Milgram wrote in 1970 that essentially established the field of urban psychology. In the film, Milgram introduces the concepts of urban overload and selective attention and...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Milgram, Stanley (Producer), From, Harry (Producer, Director)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Alexandria, VA : Alexander Street Press, 1973.
Subjects:
Darley, John M.
Latané, Bibb.
City and town life > United States.
Sociology, Urban.
Social interaction.
Alienation (Social psychology)
United States.
New York (State) > New York.
Internet videos.
Documentary films.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:This compelling film, combining both art film and documentary techniques, evolved out of the landmark Science magazine article Milgram wrote in 1970 that essentially established the field of urban psychology. In the film, Milgram introduces the concepts of urban overload and selective attention and delves into the research of social psychologists John Darley and Bibb Latane, who studied New York City in the aftermath of the shocking murder of Kitty Genovese.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (52 min.)
Playing Time:00:51:34