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Review: Economy and Society: An Outline of Interpretive Sociology

User Review - Marc - Goodreads

This book begins with a discussion of the methods of sociology. Given that the social sciences are now dominated by statistics, I find the prestatistical era to have achieved a far better (and more ... Read full review

Review: Economy and Society: An Outline of Interpretive Sociology

User Review - Prakhar Bindal - Goodreads

Weber made permanent contributions to the understanding of society with his discussions of comparative religion, bureaucracy, charisma, and the distinctions among status, class, and party. Read full review

Review: Economy and Society: An Outline of Interpretive Sociology

User Review - Sam Pearson - Goodreads

Absolutely indispensable for any serious scholar in any number of disciplines. Read full review

Review: Economy and Society: An Outline of Interpretive Sociology

User Review - Pete - Goodreads

ugh, god help me... Read full review

Review: Economy and Society: An Outline of Interpretive Sociology

User Review - Pierre Moessinger - Goodreads

Better pass this one... unless it's a requested reading. Read full review

Review: Economy and Society: An Outline of Interpretive Sociology

User Review - Lisa Taylor - Goodreads

Huge, two volume set; a tome, to say the least. Classic Weber, and a must for every social theorist's library. Read full review

Review: Economy and Society: An Outline of Interpretive Sociology

User Review - Alex - Goodreads

Despite creating lots of categories, Max always stuck close to the data and far away from abstractions. Theory can explain a lot, he always used to tell me, but *History,* that fickle creature, always ... Read full review

Review: Economy and Society: An Outline of Interpretive Sociology

User Review - Jimmy - Goodreads

I remember feeling completely overwhelmed. I hadn't even read the Protestant Ethic yet. Hopefully, I will have enough time this summer. I find Weber brilliant and engaging. Read full review