
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

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The Conflict
Élisabeth Badinter's most-read book.

Newest
Xy, on Masculine Identity
Published 1992.
Non-fiction in order

Mother Love (1981)

The Myth of Motherhood (1981)

Man/woman (1986)

Xy, on Masculine Identity (1992)
Other books in order

The Unopposite Sex (1989)

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

The Conflict (2010)

Messieurs, Encore Un Effort (Aug 2025)
About Élisabeth Badinter
Élisabeth Badinter is a French philosopher, author and historian.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
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.
