Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Origin of the Family, Private Property, and the State

The Origin of the Family, Private Property, and the State

Engels, Friedrich
Untermann, Ernest

Hardcover

General SociologyGeneral World HistorySocial Movements

ISBN10: 1023234858
ISBN13: 9781023234856
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 142
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Friedrich Engels' The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State remains a seminal work in social sciences, exploring the evolution of human society through the lens of historical materialism. Building upon the research of Lewis Henry Morgan's Ancient Society, Engels examines the origins of family structures, the concept of private property, and the emergence of the state.

This classic text delves into the interconnectedness of these fundamental societal elements, tracing their development and impact on social evolution. Engels' analysis provides a framework for understanding the historical roots of social inequalities and the rise of class-based systems. His work has had a profound influence on sociological thought and political ideologies, particularly within the context of socialism. This meticulously prepared print edition offers readers a crucial resource for understanding the foundations of social organization and the historical forces that have shaped our world. A valuable resource for anyone studying sociology, social history, or political ideologies.

2 different editions

Also available

Also from

Engels, Friedrich

View All

Also in

General Sociology

View All