The Mass Psychology of Fascism

This influential and controversial work by Wilhelm Reich explores the psychological and social roots of fascism and authoritarianism. Reich examines how mass movements are shaped not only by political and economic forces but also by deep psychological structures within society.The book analyzes how repression, family structure, and social conditioning influence individual behavior and make populations susceptible to authoritarian ideologies. Reich argues that understanding human psychology is essential to preventing the rise of fascist movements.