Portrait of Élisabeth Badinter

Élisabeth Badinter books in order

French author, historian, and professor

Born
1944
Country
France
Books
8

Élisabeth Badinter has published 4 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with Mother Love (1981). The best-known is The Conflict (2010). The latest is Xy, on Masculine Identity (1992).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Élisabeth Badinter

Non-fiction in order

  1. Mother Love (1981)

    360 pages

  2. The Myth of Motherhood (1981)

    360 pages

  3. Man/woman (1986)

    321 pages

  4. Xy, on Masculine Identity (1992)

    286 pages

Other books in order

  1. The Unopposite Sex (1989)

    279 pages

  2. DEAD END FEMINISM; TRANS. by JULIA BOROSSA (2004)

    190 pages

  3. The Conflict (2010)

    220 pages

  4. Messieurs, Encore Un Effort (Aug 2025)

    96 pages

About Élisabeth Badinter

Élisabeth Badinter is a French philosopher, author and historian.

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Élisabeth Badinter FAQ

How many books has Élisabeth Badinter written?
Élisabeth Badinter has published 4 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Élisabeth Badinter's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Conflict.
What is Élisabeth Badinter's latest book?
Xy, on Masculine Identity (1992).
What is Élisabeth Badinter's most famous book?
The Conflict (2010) is Élisabeth Badinter's most widely read book.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.