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Uses the disciplines of psychology, anthropology, sociology and psychiatry to explain what makes people act the way they do.
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Dec 07, 2010
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Aug 15, 2008
Amy
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This book was required reading for one of the film theory classes I took in college. Unlike the rest of my college texts, I still have this book. Becker's concepts were quickly assimilated into my post-college belief system; probably leading me to all that Ayn Rand and Kurt Vonnegut reading of my post-college years. In fact, I think it's time for me to re-read this book so I can perhaps have more sympathy for those who are like the boxer in Becker's book: "I could have been a champion!"
May 28, 2011
Shane
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As only Ernest Becker can do, this book serves as great 'prequel' to the better know Denial of Death & Escape From Evil. The writing style is comfortable and puts together key pieces of anthropology, sociology and psychology to lay the groundwork for understanding how we've built our cultures and fictions to deal with the world. A must read for anyone interested in the social sciences.
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