MAX WEBER: An Intellectual Portrait , HB

Book Details

• Author: Reinhard Bendix

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 01-12-2016

• ISBN: 9788131607824

• Pages: 574

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.1 x 1.7 inches

About the Book

Max Weber: An Intellectual Portrait by Reinhard Bendix is widely regarded as the most comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the life and work of Max Weber available in English. Bendix offers a meticulously researched and well-organized exploration of Weber’s ideas, guiding readers through the full scope of his writings with clarity and insight. Unlike other studies that focus on selective aspects of Weber’s scholarship, this work provides a holistic understanding of his intellectual legacy.

The book is divided into three major parts. The first part, German Society and the Protestant Ethic, examines Weber’s early studies and his formulation of the “Protestant Ethic” thesis, highlighting the roots of economic rationality in Western society. The second part, Society, Religion, and Secular Ethic: A Comparative Study of Civilizations, presents Weber’s comparative analysis of religion and its role in shaping the social and moral fabric of China, India, and ancient Palestine, culminating in his influential sociology of religion. The third part, Domination, Organization, and Legitimacy: Max Weber’s Political Sociology, delves into his theories of authority, charismatic and traditional leadership, legal domination, and the emergence of the modern rational state.

Acclaimed by the Political Science Quarterly, American Historical Review, and American Anthropologist, Bendix’s work is praised for its accuracy, accessibility, and academic rigor. It not only illuminates Weber’s complex theories but also serves as a vital reference for students and scholars of sociology, political science, and history.

This book is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to understand Weber’s profound influence on modern social and political thought.