Ernest Becker (1924-1974) was an astute observer of society and human behavior during America's turbulent 1960s and 1970s. Although Ernest Becker's life and career were cut short, his major writings have remained continually in print and have captured the interest of subsequent generations of readers. This title collects Becker's early work.
Daniel Liechty is associate professor of social work and a member of the graduate faculty at Illinois State University.