Major Works:
* "A History of the German Working Class" (1965): A comprehensive analysis of the social and political development of the German working class from the 19th century to the 20th century.
* "The Sociology of Politics" (1969): A treatise on the relationship between social structures and political processes, drawing heavily on Marxist and Weberian theories.
* "A Critique of the System of Power" (1976): A critical analysis of the capitalist state and its mechanisms of power and control.
* "The Social and Political Thought of Karl Marx" (1978): A detailed examination of Marx's ideas on class struggle, capitalism, and socialist revolution.
* "The Development of Socialist Thought" (1982): A survey of the history of socialist thought from its origins to the 20th century.
Other Notable Works:
* "The Political Economy of Socialism" (1962)
* "The Sociology of Labor" (1967)
* "The Theory of the State" (1970)
* "The History of the German Labor Movement" (1980)
Abendroth's work was heavily influenced by Marxist theory and explored themes of class conflict, social change, and the nature of power. His writings remain influential for scholars of social theory, political science, and labor history.