Max Weber

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.

Sommario

Editor's Foreword Preface to the Revised Edition Preface Biographical sketch 1. Methods and Proceedures 2. Beliefs and Social Action 3. Domination and Legitimacy 4. Class, Status and Party 5. Suggestions for Further Reading Notes Index

Info autore

Frank Parkin was formerly Tutor in Politics and Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford.

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Frank Parkin, Parkin Frank
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.05.2013
• EAN: 9780415849470
• ISBN: 978-0-415-84947-0
• Pagine: 128
• Serie: Key Sociologists
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Filosofia: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia; SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, PHILOSOPHY / General, Social Theory, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Modern, Philosophy, Society & culture: general, Society and culture: general