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Title: The origin of the family, private property, and the state
Note: Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Origin of the Family, Private Property, and the State" by Friedrich Engels is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the interplay between familial structures, economic systems, and state formation, arguing that these developments are interrelated and shaped by historical material conditions. Engels explores the evolution of society from primitive kinship systems to the emergence of private property and modern state institutions. The opening of the text introduces the background and methodology of Engels' study, paying tribute particularly to the significant contributions of Lewis Henry Morgan, who meticulously analyzed early social structures among Indigenous peoples in North America. Engels emphasizes that the historical development of family structures cannot be understood in isolation but must be viewed within the context of evolving economic relations and the struggles between different social classes. He critiques the traditional narratives surrounding family and property, proposing instead a materialist conception of history that highlights how societal organization is a product of the control over resources and social relationships. This sets the stage for a thorough examination of human societal evolution and serves as a foundation for Engels’ broader socio-political arguments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Engels, Friedrich, 1820-1895
Translator: Untermann, Ernest
EBook No.: 33111
Published: Jul 8, 2010
Downloads: 550
Language: English
Subject: Prehistoric peoples
Subject: State, The
Subject: Families -- History
Subject: Property -- History
Subject: Morgan, Lewis Henry, 1818-1881. Ancient society
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The origin of the family, private property, and the state
Note: Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Origin of the Family, Private Property, and the State" by Friedrich Engels is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the interplay between familial structures, economic systems, and state formation, arguing that these developments are interrelated and shaped by historical material conditions. Engels explores the evolution of society from primitive kinship systems to the emergence of private property and modern state institutions. The opening of the text introduces the background and methodology of Engels' study, paying tribute particularly to the significant contributions of Lewis Henry Morgan, who meticulously analyzed early social structures among Indigenous peoples in North America. Engels emphasizes that the historical development of family structures cannot be understood in isolation but must be viewed within the context of evolving economic relations and the struggles between different social classes. He critiques the traditional narratives surrounding family and property, proposing instead a materialist conception of history that highlights how societal organization is a product of the control over resources and social relationships. This sets the stage for a thorough examination of human societal evolution and serves as a foundation for Engels’ broader socio-political arguments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Engels, Friedrich, 1820-1895
Translator: Untermann, Ernest
EBook No.: 33111
Published: Jul 8, 2010
Downloads: 550
Language: English
Subject: Prehistoric peoples
Subject: State, The
Subject: Families -- History
Subject: Property -- History
Subject: Morgan, Lewis Henry, 1818-1881. Ancient society
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.