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Häftad, Engelska, 2008
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For more than 100 years, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism has set the parameters for the debate over the origins of modern capitalism. Now more timely and thought-provoking than ever, this esteemed classic of twentieth-century social science examines the deep cultural "frame of mind" that influences work life to this day in northern America and Western Europe. Stephen Kalberg's internationally acclaimed translation captures the essence of Weber's style as well as the subtlety of his descriptions and causal arguments. Now, for the first time in one volume, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism with Other Writings on the Rise of the West integrates Weber's exploration of the spirit of capitalism's origins with his larger project: a multi-causal analysis of the West's distinctiveness and its sources. Weber's texts present wide-ranging discussions on the Western city, state, forms of rulership and law, and modes of economic innovation. Moreover, in many selections Weber offers in-depth and insightful comparisons to China and India. Readings on the "economic ethics" of Confucianism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Catholicism further illuminate the distinct qualities of the West's trajectory and its diverse causes. A separate section examines the long-range influence of the ascetic Protestant sects and churches on American society. To draw readers into the material, this engaging volume includes extended introductions by the editor, many new translations, a chronology of Weber's life, an expanded glossary and bibliography, and numerous clarifying endnotes. In addition, Kalberg addresses a variety of debates concerning the central elements of contemporary life. Ideal for courses in sociology, anthropology, political science, history, international relations, and economics, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism with Other Writings on the Rise of the West is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the origins and endurance of the modern West.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2021
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This volume examines civilizations through the broad lens articulated by the works of Max Weber. In focusing upon his comparative-historical mode of analysis and his causal explanations for the sources, contours, and trajectories of civilizations, this study reconstructs Weber’s sociology in a manner that provides clear guidelines to researchers seeking to investigate civilizations systematically. Through detailed interpretations of the West’s unique development from Antiquity to the Modern era, precise comparisons to the long-range and singular pathways taken by China and India, and careful demarcations of the "particular rationalisms" of several civilizations, the author addresses Weber’s powerful model-building on the one hand and his opposition to organic holism and structural presuppositions on the other hand. Both a broad-ranging conceptual framework and case-based empirical investigations are pivotal to Weber. His research strategy emphasizes further the "subjective meanings" of actors East and West and the deep cultural origins of groups. Finally, this volume masterfully conveys Weber’s contextual and multi-causal methodology rooted in a tight interweaving of the present with the past. Max Weber’s Sociology of Civilizations: A Reconstruction will appeal to comparative sociologists and historians, as well as to theorists of all persuasions. The social scientist pursuing a cross-civilizational agenda will here discover the distinct contribution of Weber’s "interpretive understanding" procedures to the now-essential field of civilizational analysis.
Häftad, Engelska, 2021
614 kr
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This volume examines civilizations through the broad lens articulated by the works of Max Weber. In focusing upon his comparative-historical mode of analysis and his causal explanations for the sources, contours, and trajectories of civilizations, this study reconstructs Weber’s sociology in a manner that provides clear guidelines to researchers seeking to investigate civilizations systematically. Through detailed interpretations of the West’s unique development from Antiquity to the Modern era, precise comparisons to the long-range and singular pathways taken by China and India, and careful demarcations of the "particular rationalisms" of several civilizations, the author addresses Weber’s powerful model-building on the one hand and his opposition to organic holism and structural presuppositions on the other hand. Both a broad-ranging conceptual framework and case-based empirical investigations are pivotal to Weber. His research strategy emphasizes further the "subjective meanings" of actors East and West and the deep cultural origins of groups. Finally, this volume masterfully conveys Weber’s contextual and multi-causal methodology rooted in a tight interweaving of the present with the past. Max Weber’s Sociology of Civilizations: A Reconstruction will appeal to comparative sociologists and historians, as well as to theorists of all persuasions. The social scientist pursuing a cross-civilizational agenda will here discover the distinct contribution of Weber’s "interpretive understanding" procedures to the now-essential field of civilizational analysis.
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This unique volume gathers Weber''s writings on a broad array of themes, from the nature of work, to the political culture of democracy, to the uniqueness of the West, to the character of the family and race relations, to the role of science and the fate of ethical action in the modern world. Gathers Weber’s writings in a comprehensive collection, organized by topic. Rejuvenates a central, pivotal theme of Weberian thought: "How do we live?" and "How can we live in the industrial society?” Connects Weber’s writings to contemporary issues through modern essays and editorial introductions.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2004
1 523 kr
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This unique volume gathers Weber's writings on a broad array of themes, from the nature of work, to the political culture of democracy, to the uniqueness of the West, to the character of the family and race relations, to the role of science and the fate of ethical action in the modern world. Gathers Weber’s writings in a comprehensive collection, organized by topic. Rejuvenates a central, pivotal theme of Weberian thought: "How do we live?" and "How can we live in the industrial society?” Connects Weber’s writings to contemporary issues through modern essays and editorial introductions.
Häftad, Engelska, 2004
526 kr
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This unique volume gathers Weber's writings on a broad array of themes, from the nature of work, to the political culture of democracy, to the uniqueness of the West, to the character of the family and race relations, to the role of science and the fate of ethical action in the modern world. Gathers Weber’s writings in a comprehensive collection, organized by topic. Rejuvenates a central, pivotal theme of Weberian thought: "How do we live?" and "How can we live in the industrial society?” Connects Weber’s writings to contemporary issues through modern essays and editorial introductions.
Häftad, Engelska, 1993
308 kr
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In this accessible and engaging work, Kalberg shows how Weber's work casts a direct light upon issues of pressing importance for comparative-historical research today addressing in a forceful way the whole range of problems and dilemmas confronted by the comparative-historical enterprise.
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This volume examines civilizations through the broad lens articulated by the works of Max Weber. In focusing upon his comparative-historical mode of analysis and his causal explanations for the sources, contours, and trajectories of civilizations, this study reconstructs Weber’s sociology in a manner that provides clear guidelines to researchers seeking to investigate civilizations systematically. Through detailed interpretations of the West’s unique development from Antiquity to the Modern era, precise comparisons to the long-range and singular pathways taken by China and India, and careful demarcations of the "particular rationalisms" of several civilizations, the author addresses Weber’s powerful model-building on the one hand and his opposition to organic holism and structural presuppositions on the other hand. Both a broad-ranging conceptual framework and case-based empirical investigations are pivotal to Weber. His research strategy emphasizes further the "subjective meanings" of actors East and West and the deep cultural origins of groups. Finally, this volume masterfully conveys Weber’s contextual and multi-causal methodology rooted in a tight interweaving of the present with the past. Max Weber’s Sociology of Civilizations: A Reconstruction will appeal to comparative sociologists and historians, as well as to theorists of all persuasions. The social scientist pursuing a cross-civilizational agenda will here discover the distinct contribution of Weber’s "interpretive understanding" procedures to the now-essential field of civilizational analysis.
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Engelska, 2021723 kr
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This volume examines civilizations through the broad lens articulated by the works of Max Weber. In focusing upon his comparative-historical mode of analysis and his causal explanations for the sources, contours, and trajectories of civilizations, this study reconstructs Weber’s sociology in a manner that provides clear guidelines to researchers seeking to investigate civilizations systematically. Through detailed interpretations of the West’s unique development from Antiquity to the Modern era, precise comparisons to the long-range and singular pathways taken by China and India, and careful demarcations of the "particular rationalisms" of several civilizations, the author addresses Weber’s powerful model-building on the one hand and his opposition to organic holism and structural presuppositions on the other hand. Both a broad-ranging conceptual framework and case-based empirical investigations are pivotal to Weber. His research strategy emphasizes further the "subjective meanings" of actors East and West and the deep cultural origins of groups. Finally, this volume masterfully conveys Weber’s contextual and multi-causal methodology rooted in a tight interweaving of the present with the past. Max Weber’s Sociology of Civilizations: A Reconstruction will appeal to comparative sociologists and historians, as well as to theorists of all persuasions. The social scientist pursuing a cross-civilizational agenda will here discover the distinct contribution of Weber’s "interpretive understanding" procedures to the now-essential field of civilizational analysis.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
2 435 kr
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This volume outlines Max Weber’s comparative-historical sociology of "interpretive understanding" (verstehen) in a manner that clarifies his complex mode of analysis and multi-causal focus. Presenting the central features of his methodology, it demonstrates the strengths of his research strategies through discussions of his major works and overarching concerns. Among other themes, this study addresses the origins of the American political culture, the longevity of its civic sphere, and the multiple causes behind the unique historical pathways followed by several civilizations. Indeed, through summaries of Weber’s procedures and their application in his own empirical studies, Max Weber’s Sociology sustains a simultaneous orientation to his "big picture" themes and his rigorous manner of analysis. It demonstrates in so doing the capacity of Weber’s sociology to ground firmly both “ideal-type” theorizing and empirically oriented investigations. This volume will appeal to scholars throughout the social sciences with interests in the American civic sphere, the West’s uniqueness, ”the Protestant ethic thesis,” the multiple ways that civilizations develop, and the diverse twists and turns of Weber’s comparative-historical sociology.
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
459 kr
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This volume outlines Max Weber’s comparative-historical sociology of "interpretive understanding" (verstehen) in a manner that clarifies his complex mode of analysis and multi-causal focus. Presenting the central features of his methodology, it demonstrates the strengths of his research strategies through discussions of his major works and overarching concerns. Among other themes, this study addresses the origins of the American political culture, the longevity of its civic sphere, and the multiple causes behind the unique historical pathways followed by several civilizations. Indeed, through summaries of Weber’s procedures and their application in his own empirical studies, Max Weber’s Sociology sustains a simultaneous orientation to his "big picture" themes and his rigorous manner of analysis. It demonstrates in so doing the capacity of Weber’s sociology to ground firmly both “ideal-type” theorizing and empirically oriented investigations. This volume will appeal to scholars throughout the social sciences with interests in the American civic sphere, the West’s uniqueness, ”the Protestant ethic thesis,” the multiple ways that civilizations develop, and the diverse twists and turns of Weber’s comparative-historical sociology.
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This volume outlines Max Weber’s comparative-historical sociology of "interpretive understanding" (verstehen) in a manner that clarifies his complex mode of analysis and multi-causal focus. Presenting the central features of his methodology, it demonstrates the strengths of his research strategies through discussions of his major works and overarching concerns. Among other themes, this study addresses the origins of the American political culture, the longevity of its civic sphere, and the multiple causes behind the unique historical pathways followed by several civilizations. Indeed, through summaries of Weber’s procedures and their application in his own empirical studies, Max Weber’s Sociology sustains a simultaneous orientation to his "big picture" themes and his rigorous manner of analysis. It demonstrates in so doing the capacity of Weber’s sociology to ground firmly both “ideal-type” theorizing and empirically oriented investigations. This volume will appeal to scholars throughout the social sciences with interests in the American civic sphere, the West’s uniqueness, ”the Protestant ethic thesis,” the multiple ways that civilizations develop, and the diverse twists and turns of Weber’s comparative-historical sociology.
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This volume outlines Max Weber’s comparative-historical sociology of "interpretive understanding" (verstehen) in a manner that clarifies his complex mode of analysis and multi-causal focus. Presenting the central features of his methodology, it demonstrates the strengths of his research strategies through discussions of his major works and overarching concerns. Among other themes, this study addresses the origins of the American political culture, the longevity of its civic sphere, and the multiple causes behind the unique historical pathways followed by several civilizations. Indeed, through summaries of Weber’s procedures and their application in his own empirical studies, Max Weber’s Sociology sustains a simultaneous orientation to his "big picture" themes and his rigorous manner of analysis. It demonstrates in so doing the capacity of Weber’s sociology to ground firmly both “ideal-type” theorizing and empirically oriented investigations. This volume will appeal to scholars throughout the social sciences with interests in the American civic sphere, the West’s uniqueness, ”the Protestant ethic thesis,” the multiple ways that civilizations develop, and the diverse twists and turns of Weber’s comparative-historical sociology.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2017
2 972 kr
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Bringing together the author's major scholarly work on Weber over the last thirty years, Max Weber's Comparative-Historical Sociology Today addresses major themes in Weber's thought, whilst also examining the mode of analysis practised in his comparative-historical writings. By exploring Weber's concepts and procedures, the individual chapters seek to convey the rigor of his research strategies, demonstrating their uniqueness. In this light, this study proceeds to identify as incomplete and then reconstruct the analyses undertaken by Weber of the rise of Confucianism in China, the caste system in India, and monotheism in ancient Israel. The analysis then advances to the modern era, utilising Weber's research procedures to explain the origins of four independent phenomena: the singularity of the American political culture, the cultural foundations of modern citizenship, cultural pessimism (Kulturpessimismus) in nineteenth century Germany, and the 'location' of work in contemporary German society. A dialogue with a variety of recent major schools is pursued throughout this volume. Offering a rich examination of the major themes in Weber's sociology, alongside a reconstruction of his mode of analysis and application of his approach, this book will appeal to scholars around the world with interests in social theory, German and American societies, cultural sociology, political sociology, the sociology of knowledge, comparative-historical sociology, and the sociology of civilizations.
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Engelska, 2015693 kr
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The ''crisis of American democracy'' debate is advanced in this engaging new contribution. By referring to Max Weber''s long-term perspective, Stephen Karlberg provides rich new insights into the particular contours of today''s American political culture - and some reasons for optimism. Kalberg draws upon Weber to reconstruct political culture in ways that define America''s unique spirit of democracy. Developing several Weber-inspired models, the author reveals patterns of oscillation in American history. Can these pendulum movements sustain today the symbiotic dualism that earlier invigorated American democracy? Can they do so to such an extent that the American spirit of democracy is rejuvenated? Whilst exploring whether Weber''s explanations and insights can be generalised beyond the American case, ''Searching for the Spirit of American Democracy'' forcefully argues that facilitating political cultures is indispensable if democracies are to endure.
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PDF, Engelska, 2015673 kr
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The ''crisis of American democracy'' debate is advanced in this engaging new contribution. By referring to Max Weber''s long-term perspective, Stephen Karlberg provides rich new insights into the particular contours of today''s American political culture - and some reasons for optimism. Kalberg draws upon Weber to reconstruct political culture in ways that define America''s unique spirit of democracy. Developing several Weber-inspired models, the author reveals patterns of oscillation in American history. Can these pendulum movements sustain today the symbiotic dualism that earlier invigorated American democracy? Can they do so to such an extent that the American spirit of democracy is rejuvenated? Whilst exploring whether Weber''s explanations and insights can be generalised beyond the American case, ''Searching for the Spirit of American Democracy'' forcefully argues that facilitating political cultures is indispensable if democracies are to endure.
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Engelska, 2017740 kr
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Bringing together the author''s major scholarly work on Weber over the last thirty years, Max Weber''s Comparative-Historical Sociology Today addresses major themes in Weber''s thought, whilst also examining the mode of analysis practised in his comparative-historical writings. By exploring Weber''s concepts and procedures, the individual chapters seek to convey the rigor of his research strategies, demonstrating their uniqueness. In this light, this study proceeds to identify as incomplete and then reconstruct the analyses undertaken by Weber of the rise of Confucianism in China, the caste system in India, and monotheism in ancient Israel. The analysis then advances to the modern era, utilising Weber''s research procedures to explain the origins of four independent phenomena: the singularity of the American political culture, the cultural foundations of modern citizenship, cultural pessimism (Kulturpessimismus) in nineteenth century Germany, and the ''location'' of work in contemporary German society. A dialogue with a variety of recent major schools is pursued throughout this volume. Offering a rich examination of the major themes in Weber''s sociology, alongside a reconstruction of his mode of analysis and application of his approach, this book will appeal to scholars around the world with interests in social theory, German and American societies, cultural sociology, political sociology, the sociology of knowledge, comparative-historical sociology, and the sociology of civilizations.
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PDF, Engelska, 2017740 kr
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Bringing together the author''s major scholarly work on Weber over the last thirty years, Max Weber''s Comparative-Historical Sociology Today addresses major themes in Weber''s thought, whilst also examining the mode of analysis practised in his comparative-historical writings. By exploring Weber''s concepts and procedures, the individual chapters seek to convey the rigor of his research strategies, demonstrating their uniqueness. In this light, this study proceeds to identify as incomplete and then reconstruct the analyses undertaken by Weber of the rise of Confucianism in China, the caste system in India, and monotheism in ancient Israel. The analysis then advances to the modern era, utilising Weber''s research procedures to explain the origins of four independent phenomena: the singularity of the American political culture, the cultural foundations of modern citizenship, cultural pessimism (Kulturpessimismus) in nineteenth century Germany, and the ''location'' of work in contemporary German society. A dialogue with a variety of recent major schools is pursued throughout this volume. Offering a rich examination of the major themes in Weber''s sociology, alongside a reconstruction of his mode of analysis and application of his approach, this book will appeal to scholars around the world with interests in social theory, German and American societies, cultural sociology, political sociology, the sociology of knowledge, comparative-historical sociology, and the sociology of civilizations.
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
628 kr
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Bringing together the author's major scholarly work on Weber over the last thirty years, Max Weber's Comparative-Historical Sociology Today addresses major themes in Weber's thought, whilst also examining the mode of analysis practised in his comparative-historical writings. By exploring Weber's concepts and procedures, the individual chapters seek to convey the rigor of his research strategies, demonstrating their uniqueness. In this light, this study proceeds to identify as incomplete and then reconstruct the analyses undertaken by Weber of the rise of Confucianism in China, the caste system in India, and monotheism in ancient Israel. The analysis then advances to the modern era, utilising Weber's research procedures to explain the origins of four independent phenomena: the singularity of the American political culture, the cultural foundations of modern citizenship, cultural pessimism (Kulturpessimismus) in nineteenth century Germany, and the 'location' of work in contemporary German society. A dialogue with a variety of recent major schools is pursued throughout this volume. Offering a rich examination of the major themes in Weber's sociology, alongside a reconstruction of his mode of analysis and application of his approach, this book will appeal to scholars around the world with interests in social theory, German and American societies, cultural sociology, political sociology, the sociology of knowledge, comparative-historical sociology, and the sociology of civilizations.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2021
1 249 kr
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Essays in the field of comparative world religions and corresponding axial civilizations.The post–World War II idea of the Axial Age by Karl Jaspers, and as elaborated into the sociology of axial civilizations by S. N. Eisenstadt in the later twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, continues to be the subject of intense scholarly debate. Examples of this can be found in recent works of Hans Joas and Jürgen Habermas. In From World Religions to Axial Civilizations and Beyond, an internationally distinguished group of scholars discuss, advance, and criticize the Jaspers-Eisenstadt thesis, and go beyond it by bringing in the critical influence of Max Weber's sociology of world religions and by exploring intercivilizational encounters in key world regions. The essays within this volume are of unusual interest for their original analysis of relatively neglected civilizational zones, especially Islam and the Islamicate civilization and the Byzantine civilization, and its continuation in Orthodox Russia.
Häftad, Engelska, 2021
450 kr
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Essays in the field of comparative world religions and corresponding axial civilizations.The post–World War II idea of the Axial Age by Karl Jaspers, and as elaborated into the sociology of axial civilizations by S. N. Eisenstadt in the later twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, continues to be the subject of intense scholarly debate. Examples of this can be found in recent works of Hans Joas and Jürgen Habermas. In From World Religions to Axial Civilizations and Beyond, an internationally distinguished group of scholars discuss, advance, and criticize the Jaspers-Eisenstadt thesis, and go beyond it by bringing in the critical influence of Max Weber's sociology of world religions and by exploring intercivilizational encounters in key world regions. The essays within this volume are of unusual interest for their original analysis of relatively neglected civilizational zones, especially Islam and the Islamicate civilization and the Byzantine civilization, and its continuation in Orthodox Russia.
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
821 kr
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Stephen Kalberg's The Social Thought of Max Weber, the newest volume of the SAGE Social Thinkers series, provides a concise introduction to the work, life, and influence of Max Weber, considered to be one of three most important founders (along with Marx and Durkheim) of sociology. The book serves as an excellent introduction to the full range of Weber’s major themes, and explores in detail the extent to which they are relevant today. It is ideal for use as a self-contained volume or in conjunction with other sociological theory textbooks.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2001
2 661 kr
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For the first time in 70 years, a new translation of Max Weber's classic The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit ofCapitalism --one of the seminal works in sociology-- published in September 2001. Translator Stephen Kalberg is an internationally acclaimed Weberian scholar, and in this new translation he offers a precise and nuanced rendering that captures both Weber's style and the unusual subtlety of his descriptions and causal arguments. Weber's original italicization, highlighting major themes, has been restored, and Kalberg has standardized Weber's terminology to better facilitate understanding of the various twists and turns in his complex lines of reasoning.Weber's compelling work remains influential for these reasons: it explores the continuing debate regarding the origins and legacy of modem capitalism in the West; it helps the reader understand today's global economic development; and it plumbs the deep cultural forces that affect contemporary work life and the workplace in the United States and Europe.This new edition/translation also includes a glossary; Weber's 1906 essay, "The Protestant Sects and the Spirit of Capitalism"; and Weber's masterful prefatory remarks to his Collected Essays inthe Sociology of Religion, in which he defines the uniqueness of Western societies and asks what "ideas and interests" combined to create modem Western rationalism
Inbunden, Engelska, 2013
2 972 kr
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The 'crisis of American democracy' debate is advanced in this engaging new contribution. By referring to Max Weber's long-term perspective, Stephen Karlberg provides rich new insights into the particular contours of today's American political culture - and some reasons for optimism. Kalberg draws upon Weber to reconstruct political culture in ways that define America's unique spirit of democracy. Developing several Weber-inspired models, the author reveals patterns of oscillation in American history. Can these pendulum movements sustain today the symbiotic dualism that earlier invigorated American democracy? Can they do so to such an extent that the American spirit of democracy is rejuvenated? Whilst exploring whether Weber's explanations and insights can be generalised beyond the American case, 'Searching for the Spirit of American Democracy' forcefully argues that facilitating political cultures is indispensable if democracies are to endure.
Häftad, Engelska, 2014
600 kr
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The 'crisis of American democracy' debate is advanced in this engaging new contribution. By referring to Max Weber's long-term perspective, Stephen Karlberg provides rich new insights into the particular contours of today's American political culture - and some reasons for optimism. Kalberg draws upon Weber to reconstruct political culture in ways that define America's unique spirit of democracy. Developing several Weber-inspired models, the author reveals patterns of oscillation in American history. Can these pendulum movements sustain today the symbiotic dualism that earlier invigorated American democracy? Can they do so to such an extent that the American spirit of democracy is rejuvenated? Whilst exploring whether Weber's explanations and insights can be generalised beyond the American case, 'Searching for the Spirit of American Democracy' forcefully argues that facilitating political cultures is indispensable if democracies are to endure.
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Die Wiederbelebung der historisch-vergleichenden Soziologie in den vergan genen Jahrzehnten wurde nur indirekt von Max Weber beeinflußt, obwohl er eine empirisch fundierte, vergleichende und historische Soziologie von uni versaler Breite und Tiefe geschaffen hat. Seit seinem Tod im Jahr 1920 ist sein Ansehen als der fruchtbarste und anregendste Soziologe unserer Zeit stetig gewachsen. In den vergangenen Jahren hat eine weltweite Renaissance des Interesses an seinen Schriften eine wahre Flut von Literatur über alle Aspekte seiner Soziologie hervorgebracht. Dennoch steht selbst Reinhard Bendix als Autor einer Reihe ausgezeichneter empirischer Studien, die wich tige Aspekte aus Webers Soziologie nutzen (vgl. 1960; I 977a; 1980), im Schatten von historisch-vergleichenden Soziologen, die sich eher auf die marxistische Theorie berufen, wie Barrington Moore und Theda Skocpol, und auf die Sozialgeschichte Braudels, wie Charles Tilly. Immanuel Wal lerstein, der eine ungemein einflußreiche Schule begründet hat, ist sowohl von der marxistischen als auch von der Braudelschen Tradition beeinflußt worden. Zum Teil kann Webers bescheidener Einfluß auf die heutige historisch vergleichende Soziologie einfach erklärt werden. Die vielen Würdigungen, die seinem Werk zuteil wurden, waren unablässig begleitet von Vorbehalten und Kritik. Während seine historisch-vergleichenden Arbeiten einerseits gefeiert wurden wegen ihrer unerreichten Breite und Fülle, die die Arbeiten anderer Begründer der Soziologie weit überragen, scheinen sie andererseits oft wahllos über das gesamte Gebiet der Soziologie verstreut zu sein.
Häftad, Tyska, 2001
411 kr
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Die Wiederbelebung der historisch-vergleichenden Soziologie in den vergan genen Jahrzehnten wurde nur indirekt von Max Weber beeinflußt, obwohl er eine empirisch fundierte, vergleichende und historische Soziologie von uni versaler Breite und Tiefe geschaffen hat. Seit seinem Tod im Jahr 1920 ist sein Ansehen als der fruchtbarste und anregendste Soziologe unserer Zeit stetig gewachsen. In den vergangenen Jahren hat eine weltweite Renaissance des Interesses an seinen Schriften eine wahre Flut von Literatur über alle Aspekte seiner Soziologie hervorgebracht. Dennoch steht selbst Reinhard Bendix als Autor einer Reihe ausgezeichneter empirischer Studien, die wich tige Aspekte aus Webers Soziologie nutzen (vgl. 1960; I 977a; 1980), im Schatten von historisch-vergleichenden Soziologen, die sich eher auf die marxistische Theorie berufen, wie Barrington Moore und Theda Skocpol, und auf die Sozialgeschichte Braudels, wie Charles Tilly. Immanuel Wal lerstein, der eine ungemein einflußreiche Schule begründet hat, ist sowohl von der marxistischen als auch von der Braudelschen Tradition beeinflußt worden. Zum Teil kann Webers bescheidener Einfluß auf die heutige historisch vergleichende Soziologie einfach erklärt werden. Die vielen Würdigungen, die seinem Werk zuteil wurden, waren unablässig begleitet von Vorbehalten und Kritik. Während seine historisch-vergleichenden Arbeiten einerseits gefeiert wurden wegen ihrer unerreichten Breite und Fülle, die die Arbeiten anderer Begründer der Soziologie weit überragen, scheinen sie andererseits oft wahllos über das gesamte Gebiet der Soziologie verstreut zu sein.
Häftad, Tyska, 2013
391 kr
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Sieht man genau hin, lassen sich große Unterschiede zwischen der deutschen und der amerikanischen Gesellschaft ausmachen. Viele davon sind unter der Oberfläche verborgen. Max Webers historisch-vergleichende Soziologie ist für eine kausale Erklärung dieser Unterschiede bestens gerüstet. Max Weber interessierte sich sein Leben lang für verschiedenste Aspekte der Gesellschaften in Deutschland und Amerika. Seine elfwöchige Amerikareise im Jahr 1904 hinterließ bei ihm einen unauslöschlichen Eindruck und regte ihn bis zu seinem Tod zu einem weitgestreuten Spektrum von Themen an.In diesem Band wird keine Mühe gescheut, die zentralen Merkmale seines historisch-vergleichenden Ansatzes vorzustellen und ihren Wert für die empirische Forschung in verständlicher Weise darzulegen. Webers aussagekräftiger theoretischer Rahmen ermöglicht es uns, die bestimmenden Charakteristika beider Gesellschaften anhand vielfältiger Ursachen zu erklären. Darüber hinaus erlauben seine Begriffe und Verfahren, die Grenzen der jeweiligen politischen Kultur scharf abzustecken. Ferner werden, bezogen auf die Vereinigten Staaten, ihre religiösen Wurzeln eingehend zur Sprache kommen.
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Sieht man genau hin, lassen sich große Unterschiede zwischen der deutschen und der amerikanischen Gesellschaft ausmachen. Viele davon sind unter der Oberfläche verborgen. Max Webers historisch-vergleichende Soziologie ist für eine kausale Erklärung dieser Unterschiede bestens gerüstet. Max Weber interessierte sich sein Leben lang für verschiedenste Aspekte der Gesellschaften in Deutschland und Amerika. Seine elfwöchige Amerikareise im Jahr 1904 hinterließ bei ihm einen unauslöschlichen Eindruck und regte ihn bis zu seinem Tod zu einem weitgestreuten Spektrum von Themen an.In diesem Band wird keine Mühe gescheut, die zentralen Merkmale seines historisch-vergleichenden Ansatzes vorzustellen und ihren Wert für die empirische Forschung in verständlicher Weise darzulegen. Webers aussagekräftiger theoretischer Rahmen ermöglicht es uns, die bestimmenden Charakteristika beider Gesellschaften anhand vielfältiger Ursachen zu erklären. Darüber hinaus erlauben seine Begriffe und Verfahren, die Grenzen der jeweiligen politischen Kultur scharf abzustecken. Ferner werden, bezogen auf die Vereinigten Staaten, ihre religiösen Wurzeln eingehend zur Sprache kommen.
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Wie lassen sich die Ursprünge des modernen Kapitalismus erklären? Was macht die Einzigartigkeit der abendländischen Entwicklung aus? Was bedeutet das Vorherrschen der »formalen Rationalität« in der Industriegesellschaft für die Frage, nach welchen Werten wir heute leben? Und bringt die Bürokratisierung unserer Gesellschaft notwendigerweise eine Einschränkung der Demokratie mit sich? Max Webers Antworten auf diese Fragen, die er aus einem großen Fundus historisch-vergleichenden Wissens schöpft, haben bis heute nichts von ihrer Relevanz verloren. Als eine umfassende Einführung in alle zentralen Aspekte des vielfältigen Werkes von Max Weber verfolgt das Buch des amerikanischen Weber-Experten Stephen Kalberg einen besonderen Ansatz: Es geht den Hauptfragen Webers durch das gesamte Werk hindurch nach.