Escape from Freedom: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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Escape from Freedom is a book by the Frankfurt-born psychoanalyst Erich Fromm, first published in the United States by Farrar & Rinehart in 1941 with the title Escape from Freedom and a year later as The Fear of Freedom in UK by Routledge & Kegan Paul. It was translated into German and first published in 1952 under the title 'Die Angst vor der Freiheit' (The Fear of Freedom). In the book, Fromm explores humanity's shifting relationship with freedom, with particular regard to the personal consequences of its absence. His special emphasis is the psychosocial conditions that facilitated the rise of Nazism.
Quick facts about Escape from Freedom
- Title: Escape from Freedom
- Author: Erich Fromm
- First published: 1941
- Genre: démocratie, psychologie sociale, liberté
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1184906W
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Escape from Freedom by Erich Fromm is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Escape from Freedom about?
**Escape from Freedom** is a book by the Frankfurt-born psychoanalyst Erich Fromm, first published in the United States by Farrar & Rinehart in 1941 with the title **Escape from Freedom** and a year later as The **Fear of Freedom** in UK by Routledge & Kegan Paul.
Who wrote Escape from Freedom?
Escape from Freedom was written by Erich Fromm.
When was Escape from Freedom published?
Escape from Freedom was first published in 1941.
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