Sociology Collection

Dedication to Wilhelm Wolff from Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867
5668996 Dedication to Wilhelm Wolff from Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867; (add.info)

Portrait of William Edward Burghardt Du Bois (1868-1963), sociologist, African American publisher and poet
NWI4917552 Portrait of William Edward Burghardt Du Bois (1868-1963), sociologist, African American publisher and poet. Advocate for civil rights

Friedrich Ebert and Karl Marx, 19th century (print)
2604732 Friedrich Ebert and Karl Marx, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Friedrich Engels (right) 1820 - 5 August 1895 was a German social scientist, author

Portrait of Karl Marx
2604718 Portrait of Karl Marx; (add.info.: Karl Marx (5 May 1818 - 14 March 1883) portrait 1848.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Karl Marx (1818-1883)
2604692 Karl Marx (1818-1883); (add.info.: Karl Marx (5 May 1818 - 14 March 1883) with his daughter Jenny in 1866. Marx was a German philosopher, economist, sociologist, historian, journalist

Karl Marx (1818-1883)
2604691 Karl Marx (1818-1883); (add.info.: Karl Marx (5 May 1818 - 14 March 1883) was a German philosopher, economist, sociologist, historian, journalist

A Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy
2604669 A Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy'; (add.info.: 1859 A Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy by Karl Marx (5 May 1818 - 14 March 1883)

Illustration from an early twentieth century edition of Das Kapital
2604721 Illustration from an early twentieth century edition of Das Kapital; (add.info.: Illustration from an early twentieth century edition of Das Kapital by Karl Marx)

Herbert Spencer
3118492 Herbert Spencer; (add.info.: Portrait of Herbert Spencer (1820-1903) an English philosopher, biologist, anthropologist, sociologist, and classical liberal political theorist

Karl Heinrich Marx (1818 - 1883)
2602267 Karl Heinrich Marx (1818 - 1883); (add.info.: Karl Heinrich Marx, (1818-1883) was a German philosopher, economist, sociologist

Title page to an 1885 German Edition of Das Kapital by Karl Marx, originally published in 1848
3525427 Title page to an 1885 German Edition of Das Kapital by Karl Marx, originally published in 1848.; (add.info.: Title page to an 1885 German Edition of Das Kapital by Karl Marx)

Lavrov Petrovich, 1850
3507996 Lavrov Petrovich, 1850; (add.info.: Lavrov Petrovich (1823 -1900) sociologist, philosopher, writer, revolutionary. One of the ideologists of populism

Membership card of the International Working Men's Association with signature of Georges Odger, George W
1748811 Membership card of the International Working Men's Association with signature of Georges Odger, George W. Wheeler

Max Weber, German historian and economist (b/w photo)
8673220 Max Weber, German historian and economist (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Max Weber (1864-1920), German historian and economist

Title page of Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867
5668995 Title page of Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867; (add.info.: Karl Marx (1818-1883)); Photo © AF Fotografie

Education in France in 1867 (colour litho)
CHT307492 Education in France in 1867 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map showing the levels of literacy in France in 1867; left shows the extent of)

Karl Heinrich Marx (1818 - 1883)
2602149 Karl Heinrich Marx (1818 - 1883); (add.info.: Karl Heinrich Marx 5 May 1818 - 14 March 1883) was a German philosopher, economist, sociologist, historian, journalist

Illustration from a late 19th century Russian edition of Das Kapital
2604730 Illustration from a late 19th century Russian edition of Das Kapital; (add.info.: Illustration from a late 19th century Russian edition of Das Kapital by Karl Marx)

Karl Marx (1818-1883)
2604696 Karl Marx (1818-1883); (add.info.: Karl Marx (5 May 1818 - 14 March 1883) was a German philosopher, economist, sociologist, historian, journalist

Karl marx in 1875
FAT4913544 Karl marx in 1875; (add.info.: Karl marx in 1875); Sovfoto/UIG

The title page of the first german edition of das kapital by karl marx (hamburg, 1867)
FAT4909551 The title page of the first german edition of das kapital by karl marx (hamburg, 1867); (add.info.: The title page of the first german edition of das kapital by karl marx (hamburg)

Portrait of Karl Marx (1818-1883 German socialist philosopher and theorist)
NWI4949820 Portrait of Karl Marx (1818-1883 German socialist philosopher and theorist).; (add.info.: Portrait of Karl Marx (1818-1883 German socialist philosopher and theorist)

Karl Marx (1818-1883)
2604742 Karl Marx (1818-1883); (add.info.: Karl Marx (5 May 1818 - 14 March 1883) was a German philosopher, economist, sociologist, historian, journalist

Karl Marx 1818 1883
1761484 Karl Marx 1818 1883; (add.info.: Karl Marx 1818 1883); Photo: Tallandier

Cover of the Communist Party Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, first edition, London 1848 (30 pages)
PCT4264268 Cover of the Communist Party Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, first edition, London 1848 (30 pages)

Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx title page of the first 1872 Russian language
5669001 Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx title page of the first 1872 Russian language edition of published in 1867; (add.info)

Illustration from an early twentieth century edition of Das Kapital
2604720 Illustration from an early twentieth century edition of Das Kapital; (add.info.: Illustration from an early twentieth century edition of Das Kapital by Karl Marx)

Karl Marx (1818-1883) Father of modern Communism. German political, social and economic theorist. From a photograph
531691 Karl Marx (1818-1883) Father of modern Communism. German political, social and economic theorist. From a photograph.; Universal History Archive/UIG

1st page of book by Karl Marx about Class war in France 1848-1850, translated from german by Leon Remy
1745446 1st page of book by Karl Marx about Class war in France 1848-1850, translated from german by Leon Remy, published in 1900 in Paris; (add.info)

Karl Heinrich Marx
2604657 Karl Heinrich Marx; (add.info.: Karl Heinrich Marx 5 May 1818 - 14 March 1883) Marx was a German philosopher, economist, sociologist, historian, journalist, and revolutionary socialist

Karl Marx addresses a congress
2604748 Karl Marx addresses a congress; (add.info.: Karl Marx (5 May 1818 - 14 March 1883) German social scientist, author, political theorist

Karl Marx depicted as Moses
2604747 Karl Marx depicted as Moses; (add.info.: Karl Marx (5 May 1818 - 14 March 1883) German social scientist, author, political theorist

Karl Marx (1818-1883) German politician economist and philosopher one of the authors of Communist Party Manifesto (1848)
1705909 Karl Marx (1818-1883) German politician economist and philosopher one of the authors of Communist Party Manifesto (1848), here c

Karl Marx (1818-1883) German politician economist and philosopher one of the authors of Communist Party Manifesto (1848)
1711763 Karl Marx (1818-1883) German politician economist and philosopher one of the authors of Communist Party Manifesto (1848), here c

Founding of the first International Working Men's, with Karl Marx, in London in 1864
1748812 Founding of the first International Working Men's, with Karl Marx, in London in 1864; (add.info.: Founding of the first International Working Men's, with Karl Marx)

Half-length portrait of man, facing right, between 1880 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Half-length portrait of man, facing right, between 1880 and 1886. Inscribed on verso: Lesevitch

TATTOO HEARTS OF JESUS ​​AND MARY, 1894
7206128 TATTOO HEARTS OF JESUS ​​AND MARY, 1894; (add.info.: CRIMINAL ANTHROPOLOGY Hearts of Jesus and Mary united by a crowned festoon)

Young Girl Reading Book in Classroom, Pleasant Green School, Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, USA
684741 Young Girl Reading Book in Classroom, Pleasant Green School, Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, USA, c.1921 (b/w photo) by Hine

Portrait of Emile Durkheim (1858-1917) (b / w photo)
XIR164843 Portrait of Emile Durkheim (1858-1917) (b/w photo) by French Photographer; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; it is possible that some works by this artist may be protected by third

Webb Beatrice Fabian Society Fabians Left Wing
webb, beatrice, fabian, society, fabians, left, wing, politics, political, socialist, socialism, labour, woman, women, old, age, elderly, elegant, martha, 1858, 1943, english, sociology, sociologist

Karl Marx and his wife, Jenny (nee von Westphalen)
Karl Marx (1818-1883), German philosopher, political economist, historian, political theorist, sociologist, communist and revolutionary

Karl Marx monument, Moscow, Russia
The Karl Marx monument in Teatralnaya Square, Moscow, Russia, around the time of its unveiling in 1961. It was carved on the spot from a 200 ton block of granite

Karl Marx 1818 1883 German Philosophy Philosopher
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Karl Marx monument, Highgate Cemetery, London
The monument to Karl Marx above his grave in Highgate Cemetery, North London. Seen here on a rainy day, with sightseers holding umbrellas

Karl Marx with Friedrich Engels and family members
Karl Marx (1818-1883), German philosopher, political economist, historian, political theorist, sociologist, communist and revolutionary (right)

Karl Marx, German political writer and revolutionary
Karl Marx (1818-1883), German philosopher, political economist, historian, political theorist, sociologist, communist and revolutionary. Seen here in later years with white hair and beard. Date: 1882

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"Sociology: Unveiling the Threads of Society's Tapestry" Delving into the depths of human interaction, sociology weaves a complex narrative that unravels the intricacies of society. From its humble beginnings with thinkers like Auguste Comte, who coined the term "sociology, " to the influential Fabian Society founded by Webb Beatrice and her husband Sidney, this field has continuously evolved. At its core lies Karl Marx, an indomitable force whose ideas challenged societal norms. Together with his wife Jenny von Westphalen, Marx embarked on a revolutionary journey that would shape history. Their monument in Moscow stands tall as a testament to their enduring legacy. Born in Germany in 1818, Marx's philosophical musings ignited a fire within him to expose social inequalities. His monumental work alongside Friedrich Engels birthed Marxism and laid bare capitalism's flaws. The Karl Marx monument at Highgate Cemetery serves as a pilgrimage site for those seeking inspiration from his radical ideas. As German political writer and philosopher extraordinaire, Marx left an indelible mark on society. His relentless pursuit of justice resonates even today as we grapple with issues of class struggle and economic disparity. Sociology is not merely confined to one thinker or one era; it encompasses countless individuals who have contributed their insights throughout history, and is through these collective efforts that we gain deeper understanding into our own existence - how societies function and evolve over time. So let us continue unraveling this intricate tapestry known as sociology, exploring its various threads woven together by brilliant minds like Karl Marx and others who dared challenge conventional wisdom. In doing so, we may uncover new perspectives that will guide us towards building more equitable societies for all humankind.