Sociological Writings

Book Details:

• Author: Max Weber

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2022

• ISBN: 9788131605004

• Pages: 344

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 1.0 inches

About the Book
This authoritative volume compiles some of Max Weber’s most influential essays that have shaped the field of sociology and the understanding of economic structures in modern society. Carefully selected and translated for this edition, the book explores Weber’s deep engagement with the fundamental forces that govern human behavior, social institutions, and political power.

Included in this collection are landmark writings such as:

• The Concept of Social Action

• Power, Authority, and Imperative Control

• Bureaucratic Authority

• The Distribution of Power within the Political Community

• The Chinese Literati

• The Origins of Modern Capitalism

• Judaism, Christianity, and the Socioeconomic Order

• Definition of Sociology

• Ideal-Type Constructs

• Science as a Vocation

These essays examine the development of capitalism, the role of religion in economic life, and the rationalization of society—concepts that are still central to contemporary debates in sociology, political science, and economics. The volume not only introduces readers to Weber’s seminal thoughts but also provides a theoretical foundation for understanding the complexities of modern societies.

An essential resource for students, researchers, and thinkers interested in classical sociological theory, this book brings together timeless insights from one of the founding figures of modern sociology.

About the Editor
Wolf Heydebrand is associated with the Institute for Law and Society at New York University. He is a renowned scholar in sociology and legal studies and brings a critical and insightful perspective to Weber's collected works in this volume.