Modernity and Politics in the Work of Max Weber

by Charles Turner

Overview

This rich and assured book is a major contribution to the growing Weber industry. It reveals Weber's theory of modernity in a new and unexpected light.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415064903
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/01/1992
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1650L (what's this?)

Table of Contents

Preface, Abbreviations, Introduction, 1. The Coherence of the Concept of Modernity, 2. The Theory of Culture, 3. The Illusion of the Epoch, 4. The Zwischenbetrachtung: Theory of Modernity or Theory of Culture? 5. The Zwischenbetrachtung: A Dual Theory of Tragedy, 6. Dogmatism, Vanity, Vocation: The Political Personality, Conclusion, Notes, Bibliography, Index