The Red War on the Family (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Samuel Saloman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267634889 ISBN 13: 9780267634880

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How socialist policy reshapes family, morality, and childhood—and what it means for readers today

This provocative nonfiction examines how political and economic ideas influence personal life. Drawing on contemporary events and historical cases, it argues that socialism’s moral program can reshape marriage, gender roles, and the place of children in society. The book weighs theory against practice to reveal how radical social change has affected intimate life in several countries.

Readers will get a clear, pointed look at arguments about the family under socialism, with space for commentary on religion, morals, and everyday life. The author contrasts promises of equality with reports from actual regimes, offering a viewpoint that invites careful consideration and discussion.

• An accessible overview of socialist theory and its claimed remedies for social ills.
• Detailed discussion of how state policy has intersected with marriage, divorce, and the role of women.
• Historical context from various countries and periods to ground the arguments.
• Appendix material that provides primary excerpts and documentary sources.

Ideal for readers interested in politics, history, and social issues who want a critical look at how ideas shape everyday life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267634889
• ISBN 13: 9780267634880
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 196