Max Weber: An Introduction: An Introduction to His Life and Work - Hardcover

KASLER

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0745602142 ISBN 13: 9780745602141

Publisher: Polity Press, 1988

Synopsis

This book has established itself as a standard short introduction in German to the work of Max Weber, and appears here for the first time in English translation. The author has a profound knowledge of Weber's writings, yet manages to make Weber's ideas accessible to the beginner. The book offers a comprehensive account of Weber's views, giving attention both to the context in which Weber produced his most significant contributions to social science, and to the changes involved in his work over the course of his career. The author also offers an introduction to the controversies which Weber's writings have stimulated, from the time of their first appearance to the present day. The work is aimed at undergraduates studying Weber works, and research students interested in the bibliographical details of Weber's works and the origins of early German sociology.

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Review

′Dirk Kasler′s book is exceptionally useful as a compact yet thorough introduction to Weber′s biography and central contributions. I am delighted that it has now become available in English translation.′ Donald N. Levine, University of Chicago

′A very good project. There isn′t a better introduction in any language and it should be very helpful.′ Martin Albrow, University College, Cardiff

About the Author

Dirk Kasler is Professor of Sociology and Head of Department at the University of Hamburg.

Edition details

• Publisher: Polity Press
• Publication date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0745602142
• ISBN 13: 9780745602141
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304