Max Weber (Key Sociologists) - Hardcover

Parkin, Frank

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415285283 ISBN 13: 9780415285285

Publisher: Routledge, 2002

Synopsis

This study of Weber's sociology, written by an eminent authority, is a clear and illuminating discussion of the most important elements of Weber's thinking. The book concentrates on four main elements of Weber's work: his approach to sociological method, ethical neutrality and historical explanation; his influential work on religion and capitalism; his theory of authority and political power; and his contribution to the analysis of class, status and party.

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Review:

'Enormously entertaining and irreverent' - Frank Webster, THES

Synopsis:

Max Weber (1864-1920) remains a key figure in the rise of sociology as an international discipline in its own right. This study of Weber's sociology, written by an eminent authority, is a clear and illuminating discussion of the most important elements of Weber's thinking. The author presents Weber's contribution to social and political theory in a new and fascinating light, whilst his admiration for the scope of Weber's work is tempered by a cool and measured critique of his theories and methods. The book concentrates on four main elements of Weber's work: his approach to sociological method, ethical neutrality and historical explanation; his influential work on religion and capitalism; his theory of authority and political power; and his contribution to the analysis of class, status and party.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0415285283
• ISBN 13: 9780415285285
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 124