Weber : a short introduction

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Title:

Weber : a short introduction

Author:

Poggi, Gianfranco.

ISBN:

9780745634906

9780745634890

Personal Author:

Poggi, Gianfranco.

Publication Information:

Cambridge, UK ; Malden, MA : Polity, 2006.

Physical Description:

ix, 137 p. ; 23 cm.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

The man and his work Questions of method Weber's conception of the socio-historical process The Protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism GEN-BOOK essays in the sociology of religion Political power and legitimacy The state and bureaucracy.

Abstract:

"[...] masterly account of the most important themes in Weber's writings. Assuming no previous knowledge of Weber's work, the book focuses on his conception of sociology, social process, religion, and the genesis and nature of the modern state." -- Cover.

Personal Subject:

Weber, Max, 1864-1920.

Subject Term:

Sociology.

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In this short and accessible introductory text, Gianfrano Poggi offers a masterly account of the most important themes in Webers writings. Assuming no previous knowledge of Webers work, the book focuses on his conception of sociology, social process, religion, and the genesis and nature of the modern state.

This is Poggi at his very best. His account is authorative, but unpretentious, intellectually sophisticated, but still highly readable. As such, this highly perceptive book is bound to become an indispensable guide to Webers key ideas, suitable for use by anyone requiring a concise and yet scholarly introduction to Webers work, whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level.