Max Weber (1864-1920) was one of the most prolific and influential sociologists of the twentieth century. This classic collection draws together his key papers. This edition contains a new preface by Professor Bryan S. Turner. **
Review
"Weber is essential to an understanding of sociological theory, and this is the quintessential Weber--a gold mine of insights into the workings of society."--Leslie Wasson, University of South Florida
"Still the best compilation of texts by Weber."--Peter Jelavich, University of Texas, Austin
"Wonderful....A classic for teaching modern EUuropean intellectual and cultural history."--Marjorie Beale, University of California
"An excellent collection of papers from Max Weber. This is must reading for students of sociology."--Sronja Szelenyi, Stanford University
"Still the single best book by and about Max Weber."--Terry Boswell, Emory University
"The writings selected are representative of a wide range of the author's exceedingly verstaile and comprehensive studies."--Talcott Parsons, Annals of the American Academy of Political Science
"A good and accessible compilation of Weber's major themes."--Laurel Kearns, Agnes Scott College
"A good, solid anthology; wide-ranging in its contents and should be standard in many sociology courses."--Gregory O'Dea, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
"Superb collection of key texts!"--Szonja Szelenyi, Stanford University
About the Author
Max Weber (1864-1920) was a German political economist and sociologist who is considered one of the founders of the modern study of sociology and public administration.
Max Weber (1864-1920) was one of the most prolific and influential sociologists of the twentieth century. This classic collection draws together his key papers. This edition contains a new preface by Professor Bryan S. Turner. **
Review
"Weber is essential to an understanding of sociological theory, and this is the quintessential Weber--a gold mine of insights into the workings of society."--Leslie Wasson, University of South Florida
"Still the best compilation of texts by Weber."--Peter Jelavich, University of Texas, Austin
"Wonderful....A classic for teaching modern EUuropean intellectual and cultural history."--Marjorie Beale, University of California
"An excellent collection of papers from Max Weber. This is must reading for students of sociology."--Sronja Szelenyi, Stanford University
"Still the single best book by and about Max Weber."--Terry Boswell, Emory University
"The writings selected are representative of a wide range of the author's exceedingly verstaile and comprehensive studies."--Talcott Parsons, Annals of the American Academy of Political Science
"A good and accessible compilation of Weber's major themes."--Laurel Kearns, Agnes Scott College
"A good, solid anthology; wide-ranging in its contents and should be standard in many sociology courses."--Gregory O'Dea, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
"Superb collection of key texts!"--Szonja Szelenyi, Stanford University
About the Author
Max Weber (1864-1920) was a German political economist and sociologist who is considered one of the founders of the modern study of sociology and public administration.
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