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9780631214908: Max Weber: Readings And Commentary On Modernity
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ISBN 10: 0631214909 ISBN 13: 9780631214908
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2005

Synopsis

This unique volume gathers Weber's writings on a broad array of themes, from the nature of work, to the political culture of democracy, to the uniqueness of the West, to the character of the family and race relations, to the role of science and the fate of ethical action in the modern world.

  • Gathers Weber’s writings in a comprehensive collection, organized by topic.
  • Rejuvenates a central, pivotal theme of Weberian thought: "How do we live?" and "How can we live in the industrial society?”
  • Connects Weber’s writings to contemporary issues through modern essays and editorial introductions.

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About the Author

Stephen Kalberg is Associate Professor of Sociology at Boston University and one of the world's leading Weber scholars. He is the author of Max Weber's Comparative Historical Sociology (1993) and translator and editor of a new edition of Weber's Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (Blackwell, 2001).

From the Back Cover

More than 80 years after his death, Max Weber and his sociology continue to fuel intense interest, controversy, and debate. This unique volume gathers Weber’s writings on a broad array of themes, from the nature of work, to the political culture of democracy, to the uniqueness of the West, to the character of the family and race relations, to the role of science and the fate of ethical action in the modern world. One central aspect of the Weberian legacy – the questions of “How do we live?” and “How can we live in the industrial society?” – has been rejuvenated here as a pivotal theme that makes Weber even more accessible to current and future generations.


Organized by topic, Max Weber includes numerous readings from contemporary sociologists that demonstrate how Weber’s ideas have influenced recent scholarship. Editorial introductions and further reading lists help to place Weber in the history of ideas and sociological theory. Students, scholars, and all interested in Weber's views on the modern world will want this insightful and outstanding collection.

From the Inside Flap

More than 80 years after his death, Max Weber and his sociology continue to fuel intense interest, controversy, and debate. This unique volume gathers Weber’s writings on a broad array of themes, from the nature of work, to the political culture of democracy, to the uniqueness of the West, to the character of the family and race relations, to the role of science and the fate of ethical action in the modern world. One central aspect of the Weberian legacy – the questions of “How do we live?” and “How can we live in the industrial society?” – has been rejuvenated here as a pivotal theme that makes Weber even more accessible to current and future generations.


Organized by topic, Max Weber includes numerous readings from contemporary sociologists that demonstrate how Weber’s ideas have influenced recent scholarship. Editorial introductions and further reading lists help to place Weber in the history of ideas and sociological theory. Students, scholars, and all interested in Weber's views on the modern world will want this insightful and outstanding collection.

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Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0631214909
ISBN 13 
9780631214908
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
436
Editor
Kalberg Stephen
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