The European Heritage in Economics and the Social Sciences: A Critical Assessment of His Life and Scholarship

Backhaus, Jürgen Georg; Chaloupek, Günther; Frambach, Hans A.

This edited volume discusses the life and scholarship of Friedrich Engels. Written to commemorate the two-hundred-year anniversary of Engels’ birth, the contributions take a look into his research from a variety of viewpoints, trace the influence of his predecessors, and critically evaluate his place within 19th century scholarship. In addition, specific topics are taken up, such as his (mis)assessment of American capitalism, his influence on the Italian labor movement, the thematization of social problems and the relevance of his thought in a global economy. Providing a fresh look at the co-founder of scientific socialism, this volume will be of interest to researchers and students of contemporary political, social and economic systems, the history of economic thought, and political history.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2023-10-07

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783031101175

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-10115-1

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 175