Andreski, Stanislav

Max Weber's Insights and Errors

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ISBN 13:
9780415611077
author:
Andreski, Stanislav
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Routledge
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
158
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.30 kg
Genre:
Reference & Language, General, Nonfiction,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£53.14

Description

Max Weber's Insights and Errors by Stanislav Andreski is a critical evaluation of the renowned sociologist's work. This book offers a fresh perspective on Weber's ideas, examining their validity, relevance, and limitations in light of contemporary analytic philosophy and historical knowledge. Andreski places Weber within his cultural context, exploring key concepts such as objectivity, methodological individualism, and bureaucracy, among others. The author also considers the importance of comparative study of history for understanding large-scale social processes. By assessing Weber's contributions and shortcomings, Andreski provides a nuanced understanding of Weber's enduring influence on sociology. This book is an insightful analysis of Weber's work, offering valuable lessons for contemporary scholars seeking to advance their understanding of social processes and historical phenomena.

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