44 pages 1 hour read

Friedrich Engels

The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1884

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Reviews of Friedrich Engels' The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State praise the book for its groundbreaking analysis of social evolution and critique of patriarchy and capitalism. Critics note its Marxist framework is foundational yet sometimes outdated and historically selective. Overall, it is a seminal text in understanding socio-economic structures. Engels, Friedrich. The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State.

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Who Should Read The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State?

Ideal for those interested in social theory, anthropology, and Marxist thought, readers of Engels' The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State will appreciate detailed critiques of socio-economic structures. Fans of Marx's Capital or Morgan's Ancient Society will find its historical analysis and ideological insights compelling.

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18+years

Book Details

Genre
Anthropology
Philosophy
Classic Fiction
Topics
Anthropology
Gender / Feminism
Business / Economics
Themes
Relationships: Family
Society: Class
Society: Community