Frank Parkin was formerly Tutor in Politics and Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford.
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.|
A reissue of one of the most successful books in the Key Sociologists series
A concise and approachable overview of the work of one of the big three sociologists every undergraduate has to study
There is no competition at this level
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
The author presents Weber's contribution to social and political theory in a new and fascinating light, whilst his admiration for the scope of Weber's work is tempered by a cool and measured critique of his theories and methods.
'Enormously entertaining and irreverent' - Frank Webster, THES
The author presents Weber's contribution to social and political theory in a new and fascinating light, whilst his admiration for the scope of Weber's work is tempered by a cool and measured critique of his theories and methods.
Über den Autor
Frank Parkin was formerly Tutor in Politics and Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
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
Klappentext
The author presents Weber's contribution to social and political theory in a new and fascinating light, whilst his admiration for the scope of Weber's work is tempered by a cool and measured critique of his theories and methods.
