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Birth and Death of Meaning - 2nd Edition by Ernest Becker (Paperback)

Name: Birth and Death of Meaning - 2nd Edition by Ernest Becker (Paperback)
Brand: Free Press
SKU: 79253245
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Uses the disciplines of psychology, anthropology, sociology and psychiatry to explain what makes people act the way they do.
About the Author: After receiving a PhD in cultural anthropology from Syracuse University, Dr. Ernest Becker (1924-1974) taught at the University of California at Berkeley, San Francisco State College, and Simon Fraser University, Canada.
228 Pages
Philosophy, History & Surveys

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Book Synopsis

Uses the disciplines of psychology, anthropology, sociology and psychiatry to explain what makes people act the way they do.

About the Author

After receiving a PhD in cultural anthropology from Syracuse University, Dr. Ernest Becker (1924-1974) taught at the University of California at Berkeley, San Francisco State College, and Simon Fraser University, Canada. He is survived by his wife, Marie, and a foundation that bears his name--The Ernest Becker Foundation.

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.48 Inches (H) x 5.58 Inches (W) x .59 Inches (D)

Weight: .69 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 228

Genre: Philosophy

Sub-Genre: History & Surveys

Publisher: Free Press

Theme: Modern

Format: Paperback

Author: Ernest Becker

Language: English

Street Date: September 1, 1971

TCIN: 79253245

UPC: 9780029021903

Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-6386

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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A: The book is recommended for readers aged 22 years and up.
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Q: What disciplines does this book explore in relation to human behavior?

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A: It explores psychology, anthropology, sociology, and psychiatry to understand human actions.
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Q: What is the educational background of the author?

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A: Ernest Becker earned a PhD in cultural anthropology from Syracuse University.
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Q: What is the primary theme of this book?

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A: The primary theme of the book is modern philosophy, particularly regarding human behavior.
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