Ernest Becker books in order
American cultural anthropologist
- Lived
- 1924–1974
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 9
Ernest Becker published 8 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Birth and Death of Meaning (1971). The best-known is The Denial of Death (1973).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ernest Becker
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The Denial of Death
Ernest Becker's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Revolution in Psychiatry (1964)
Beyond Alienation (1967)
The Structure of Evil (1968)
Angel in Armor (1969)
The Birth and Death of Meaning (1971)
The Lost Science of Man (1971)
The Denial of Death (Dec 1973)
Ernest Becker Reader (2005)
Other books in order
Escape from Evil (1975)
About Ernest Becker
Ernest Becker was an American cultural anthropologist and author of the 1973 Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Denial of Death.
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Ernest Becker FAQ
- How many books has Ernest Becker written?
- Ernest Becker published 8 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ernest Becker's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Denial of Death.
- What is Ernest Becker's last book?
- The Denial of Death (1973).
- What is Ernest Becker's most famous book?
- The Denial of Death (1973) is Ernest Becker'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.