Freud on why culture costs us something. His most read work outside clinical circles.
Publication
First published
1930
Original title
Das Unbehagen in der Kultur
Original language
German
First published in English
1930
English translator
David McLintock
This edition
Penguin Modern Classics, 1930
for therapists and clients
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