McClean, Tom
Politics as a Vocation (The Macat Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912127672
- author:
- McClean, Tom
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Macat Library
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 102
- Dimensions:
- 19.81 x 12.9 x 0.53 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
German sociologist Max Weber's 1919 lecture Politics as a Vocation is widely regarded as a masterpiece of political theory and sociology. Its central strength lies in Weber's deployment of masterful interpretative skills to power his discussion of modern politics. Weber based his work on precisely these skills, solidly backed up by analytical acuity, as he examined how the modern nation state emerged and the different ways it can be run. Politics as a Vocation is famous for its clear definition of a state as an institution that claims "the monopoly of legitimate physical violence" in a given territory. This book provides valuable insights into Weber's interpretative approach and its significance in understanding modern politics, making it a useful resource for those interested in sociological theory and history.
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