40 pages 1 hour read

Friedrich Engels, Victor Kiernan

The Condition of the Working Class in England

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1987

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Friedrich Engels' The Condition of the Working Class in England is praised for its detailed, empirical examination of 19th-century industrial labor conditions and its passionate advocacy for workers' rights. Critics, however, point out its occasional hyperbole and perceived bias toward Marxist ideology. Overall, it remains a seminal text in labor history and social theory.

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Who Should Read The Condition of the Working Class in England?

Readers interested in The Condition of the Working Class in England by Friedrich Engels would typically be drawn to historical sociology, Marxist theory, and labor history. Comparable works include Karl Marx's Capital and Upton Sinclair's The Jungle, appealing to those who seek to understand class struggles and industrial era social conditions.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Philosophy
Business / Economics
Sociology
Themes
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Genre
Philosophy
Classic Fiction