James Gilligan
James Gilligan | |
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Carol and James Gilligan | |
| Occupation | Professor |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard College |
| Subject | Psychology, Violence, Crime |
| Notable works | Violence Reflections on our Deadliest Epidemic |
| Spouse | Carol Gilligan |
James Gilligan is an American psychiatrist and author best known for his series of books entitled Violence. A professor at New York University, he has served as a consultant on violence prevention to Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Tony Blair, President of the United States Bill Clinton, and Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan.