In the following essay, Fleck and Müller explore the central tenets of Bettelheim's analysis of the Nazi concentration camps and contrasts his theory with the interpretations of other authors who have written on the same subject.

In the following essay, Marcus delineates Bettelheim's theory of mass society and compares it to those of contemporary social theorists.

In the following essay, Roazen investigates the reasons for the decline of Bettelheim's reputation.

In the following essay, Paul discusses Bettelheim's theory of womb envy and relates it to Freud's theory of penis envy.

In the following favorable review of Recollections and Reflections, Storr maintains that “Bettelheim's many admirers will not be disappointed by this final volume.”