Weber: A Short Introduction

by Gianfranco Poggi

Book Overview

In this short and accessible introductory text, Gianfrano Poggi offers a masterly account of the most important themes in Weber's writings. Assuming no previous knowledge of Weber's work, the book focuses on his conception of sociology, social process, religion, and the genesis and nature of the modern state.

This is Poggi at his very best. His account is authorative, but unpretentious, intellectually sophisticated, but still highly readable...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0745634907
• ISBN13: 9780745634906
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Polity Press
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 8.5"