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Sigmund Freud
ISBN 9780141182360
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National Geographic
Civilization and Its Discontents
Who it's for: readers interested in psychoanalysis and social theory
Civilization and Its Discontents is a book by Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis. It was written in 1929 and first published in German in 1930 as Das Unbehagen in der Kultur. Exploring what Freud sees as the important clash between the desire for individuality and the expectations of society, the book is considered one of Freud's most important and widely read works, and was described in 1989 by historian Peter Gay as one of the most influential and studied books in the field of modern psychology.
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- Written in 1929, first published in German in 1930 as Das Unbehagen in der Kultur.
- Explores the clash between individuality and societal expectations.
- Considered one of Freud's most important and widely read works.
- Described by historian Peter Gay as influential and studied in modern psychology.
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When was Civilization and Its Discontents written?
It was written in 1929 and first published in German in 1930.
What is the main topic of the book?
It explores the clash between the desire for individuality and the expectations of society.
Is this book considered important?
Yes, it is considered one of Freud's most important and widely read works, and was described by historian Peter Gay as influential and studied.
What is the original German title?
Das Unbehagen in der Kultur.