Items related to Betrayal of the Self: The Fear of Autonomy in Men and...
Betrayal of the Self: The Fear of Autonomy in Men and Women (English and German Edition) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Explains the characteristics of psychological autonomy, argues that the lack of this personal integration is the root of human evil, and discusses the nature of true humanity
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Language Notes
Text: English, German (translation)
From Publishers Weekly
One of Gruen's debatable findings in this provocative study is that men, cut off from their feelings, are far more oppressed than women. In both sexes, asserts this Swiss-based psychoanalyst, a false, inauthentic self develops as the obedient child learns to deny its own impulses. He argues that the drive for power, for control over oneself and others, chokes off true self-knowledge. Men become robot-like as they plot their lives in terms of abstract concepts; women who identify with powerful males mythologize themselves. Gruen's mapping of the flight from self may sound familiar to readers of Erich Fromm, yet he offers fresh insights fleshed out with examples drawn from politics, literature, therapy sessions and the news. He ties the personal context to the social diseases of mass conformity, worship of material success and overvaluation of intellect.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherGrove Press
- Publication date1988
- ISBN 10 0802110177
- ISBN 13 9780802110176
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages154
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 14.29
Shipping:
US$ 4.25
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Betrayal of the Self: The Fear of Autonomy in Men and Women (English and German Edition)
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # K07R-00739
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Betrayal of the Self : The Fear of Autonomy in Men and Women
Published by
Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated, 1988
ISBN 10: 0802110177
ISBN 13: 9780802110176
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 11140988-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Betrayal of the Self : The Fear of Autonomy in Men and Women
Published by
Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated, 1988
ISBN 10: 0802110177
ISBN 13: 9780802110176
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 2497468-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Betrayal of the Self
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.75. Seller Inventory # G0802110177I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Betrayal of the Self
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.75. Seller Inventory # G0802110177I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Betrayal of the Self
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.75. Seller Inventory # G0802110177I3N01
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Betrayal of the Self
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.75. Seller Inventory # G0802110177I3N01
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Betrayal of the Self
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.75. Seller Inventory # G0802110177I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Betrayal of the Self
Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.75. Seller Inventory # G0802110177I3N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Betrayal of the Self: The Fear of Autonomy in Men and Women (English and German Edition)
Seller: Book Trader Cafe, LLC, New Haven, CT, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Unfortunate light coffee stain to page edges, no dustjacket, otherwise nice with No Writing in text. Ships with tracking the same or next business day from New Haven, CT. We fully guarantee to ship the exact same item as listed and work hard to maintain our excellent customer service. Seller Inventory # 032422008
Quantity: 1 available