Weber, Schumpeter and Modern Capitalism: Towards a General Theory

Book Details

• Author: John Love

• Publisher: Routledge

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• ISBN: 9780367208004

• Pages: 249

• Binding: Paperback

• Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches

About the Book

Weber, Schumpeter, and Modern Capitalism by John Love offers a groundbreaking reinterpretation of Max Weber and Joseph Schumpeter's seminal works, providing a fresh perspective on the origins, mechanisms, and institutional foundations of modern capitalism. By focusing on the lesser-known aspects of both Weber and Schumpeter's theories, particularly Weber's overlooked writings on economics and economic history, the author skillfully combines their insights to propose a unified, comprehensive theory of capitalism.

Love argues that the theoretical frameworks of Weber and Schumpeter, when synthesized, offer a coherent and persuasive understanding of the capitalist economy, one that integrates their individual contributions into a more holistic view. The book delves into the compatibility of Weber's and Schumpeter's approaches, emphasizing the enduring relevance of their work in understanding capitalism, especially during times of economic and political crisis.

This work presents a systematic and sympathetic comparison of two of the most important thinkers in social and economic theory, shedding light on their contributions to the study of capitalism and highlighting the modern relevance of their ideas. Weber, Schumpeter and Modern Capitalism will be of great interest to scholars across the social sciences, particularly those with a focus on social and economic theory, classical sociology, and economic history.