Gustave Gilbert

Gustave Gilbert
Gilbert c. 1950
Born
Gustave Mark Gilbert

(1911-09-30)September 30, 1911
New York City, US
DiedFebruary 6, 1977(1977-02-06) (aged 65)
SpouseMatilda Gilbert
Academic background
Alma materColumbia University
ThesisDynamic Psychophysics and the Phi Phenomenon[1] (1939)
Academic work
DisciplinePsychology
Institutions
Notable works
Military career
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankCaptain

Gustave Mark Gilbert (September 30, 1911 – February 6, 1977) was an American psychologist best known for his writings containing observations of high-ranking Nazi leaders during the Nuremberg trials. His 1950 book The Psychology of Dictatorship was an attempt to profile the Nazi German dictator Adolf Hitler using as reference the testimonials of Hitler's closest generals and commanders. Gilbert's published work is still a subject of study in many universities and colleges, especially in the field of psychology.