Alva Myrdal books in order
Swedish sociologist and politician
- Lived
- 1902–1986
- Country
- Sweden
- Books
- 5
Alva Myrdal published 2 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Nation and Family (1945).
Updated September 2026
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Nation and Family
Alva Myrdal's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Women's Two Roles (1968)
The Game of Disarmament (1976)
Other books in order
Nation and Family (1945)
America's Role in International Social Welfare (1955)
Women's Two Roles, Home and Work (1968)
About Alva Myrdal
Alva Myrdal was a Swedish sociologist, diplomat and politician. She was a prominent leader of the disarmament movement. She, along with Alfonso García Robles, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1982. She married Gunnar Myrdal in 1924; he received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1974, making them the fourth ever married couple to have won Nobel Prizes, and the first to win independent of each other.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alva Myrdal FAQ
- How many books has Alva Myrdal written?
- Alva Myrdal published 2 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alva Myrdal's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Nation and Family.
- What is Alva Myrdal's last book?
- The Game of Disarmament (1976).
- What is Alva Myrdal's most famous book?
- Nation and Family (1945) is Alva Myrdal's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.