This primer isthe first introductory guide to the work of Max Weber designedspecifically for students and those new to his work, providing a readable, clear, comprehensive andauthoritative overview. Thebook discusses WeberOs personal biography, placing him in the context of thedevelopment of the social sciences, covering his methodology as well as his work onreligion, politics, economic history, music, and the development of capitalism.All that thereader needs to gain a good grasp of WeberOs importance is contained in thisbook, which provides a firm foundation for the independent reading of Weberhimself and for pursuing the many discussions and interpretations of his ideas.The book will appeal to readers in sociology, politics, history, law, religion,and other areas of the social sciences to which Weber made a contribution.The book includes acomplete list of the best translations of WeberOs works into English, anextensive guide to further reading highlighting uses and applications of WeberOsideas, and a brief overview of the German editions of his collected works.
1. Weber in Context2. Weber: Life, Career, and Politics
3. Studies in Property, Finance, and Class
4. A Methodology for the Social Sciences
5. Religion, Spirit and Modern Capitalism
6. Comparative and Historical Explorations
7. Economic Ethics of the World Religions
8. Sociology and Political Domination
9. Economy, Society, and Capitalist Development
10. Weber's Legacy
Appendix 1: Conspectus of Weber's Works in English
Appendix 2: Sources and Further Reading
Appendix 3: Collected Works in German
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