The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State

Explore the seismic origins of family structures, private property, and the state with this seminal Marxist analysis. Friedrich Engels’s groundbreaking work delves into social evolution, arguing that the shift from communal societies to class-based systems cemented private ownership and the historic oppression of women. A cornerstone of socialist feminist theory and anthropological thought, it’s indispensable for Indian students and scholars of sociology, history, and gender studies seeking to understand class society and its impact on humanity.