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The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness by Erich Fromm, Erich Fromm is a health book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness about?

A study of aggression from the renowned social psychologist and New York Times–bestselling author of The Art of Loving and Escape from Freedom.Throughout history, humans have shown an incredible talent for destruction as well as creation. Aggression has driven us to great heights and brutal lows. In The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness, renowned social psychologist Erich Fromm discusses the differences between forms of aggression typical for animals and two very specific forms of destructiveness that can only be found in human beings: sadism and necrophilic destructiveness. His case studies span zoo animals, necrophiliacs, and the psychobiographies of notorious figures such as Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin. Through his broad scholarship, Fromm offers a comprehensive exploration of the human impulse for violence.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Erich Fromm including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.**Review“Rich and provocative . . . a major book from the pen of a major writer.” —The Washington Post Book World “Fromm is an original thinker. . . . His analysis of the causes of destructiveness is unique, and he has an enviable skill

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It is typically read by readers building habits, skills, productivity or wellbeing.

Common subject areas: self-improvement, productivity, wellness.

Author
Erich Fromm, Erich Fromm
Publisher
Open Road Integrated Media, Inc.
Published
2013
Language
EN
ISBN
9781480401938
Category
health
Subjects
Psychology, Science, Philosophy
Rating
4.19 / 5 (2,039 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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