University Place

The U.S. Campaign Against Psychosurgery

Special | 36m 12s  | Video has closed captioning.

Jenell Johnson, Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Arts, UW-Madison, focuses on the campaign led by psychiatrist Peter Breggin to stop the use of psychosurgery as a means of curbing violent behavior. The controversy cummulated in congressional hearings, legislation and the formation of a federal commission.

Aired: 11/14/14

Rating: TV-G

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