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The Protestant Ethic and Other Writings
Max Weber
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Description for The Protestant Ethic and Other Writings
Paperback. In this book, the author opposes the Marxist concept of dialectical materialism and relates the rise of the capitalist economy to the Calvinist belief in the moral value of hard work and the fulfillment of one's worldly duties. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 24. Weight in Grams: 350.
In The Protestant Ethic, Max Weber opposes the Marxist concept of dialectical materialism and relates the rise of the capitalist economy to the Calvinist belief in the moral value of hard work and the fulfillment of one's worldly duties.
In The Protestant Ethic, Max Weber opposes the Marxist concept of dialectical materialism and relates the rise of the capitalist economy to the Calvinist belief in the moral value of hard work and the fulfillment of one's worldly duties.
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Series
Penguin Modern Classics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780140439212
SKU
V9780140439212
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About Max Weber
Max Weber (1864-1920), German sociologist, one of the founders of modern sociology. He emphasised cultural and political factors as key influences on economic development and individual behaviour. Weber argued for a scientific and value-free approach to research, yet highlighted the importance of meaning and consciousness in understanding social action. His ideas continue to stimulate thought on social stratification, power, organisations, ... Read more
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