Max Weber's Theory of the Modern State: Origins, Structure and Significance
Language: English
Democracy Economic Policy History & Theory Philosophy Political Political Economy Political Ideologies Political Science Public Affairs & Administration Public Policy
Publisher: Springer
Published: Feb 18, 2014
Description:
Andreas Anter reconstructs Max Weber's theory of the modern state, showing its significance to contemporary political science. He reveals the ambivalence of Weber's political thought: the oscillation between an étatiste position, mainly oriented to the reason of state, and an individualistic one, focussed on the freedom of individuals