McCulloch, Andrew D.
Charisma and Patronage: Reasoning with Max Weber
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367600457
- author:
- McCulloch, Andrew D.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimeters (0.47 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Sociology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Charisma and Patronage offers a detailed analysis of charismatic figures and the cultural conditions that give rise to their careers. Andrew D McCulloch critically engages with Max Weber's concept of charisma, examining the lives of notable individuals such as Joan of Arc, Hitler, Nelson Mandela, and Jesus. The book sheds light on the process of charismatic transformation within solidaristic groups and the role of patronage in shaping charismatic careers. It also distinguishes between charismatic rule and leadership, and explores the social and political legacy of charisma for modern capitalism. This rigorous examination of the under-researched process of charisma will appeal to students and scholars across various disciplines. By examining the emergence of a global class of the super-rich, McCulloch reveals the ways in which business leaders' perceived charismatic powers are used to justify their wealth and influence. This thought-provoking work provides new insights into the importance of understanding charisma in modern society.
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