Max Weber and Institutional Theory

Max Weber and Institutional Theory
Author: M. Rainer Lepsius
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2016-11-03
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3319447084

This book presents a collection of essays on institutional theory written by the German sociologist and Weber-expert M. Rainer Lepsius. Based on Weber’s work, the author develops concepts of institutional theory, which he subsequently applies to topics such as National Socialism, democratization processes, German unification, and the institutionalization of the European Union. By showing how charismatic leadership can under certain circumstances threaten democratic structures and curtail individual freedoms, and by analyzing the structural and cultural conditions under which people develop trust in political and social structures and ultimately come to support and comply with them, the author provides a sound analytical understanding of the development of democratic institutions and a democratic political culture. This collection of essays was edited, translated and commented on by Claus Wendt.

General Economic History

General Economic History
Author: Max Weber
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2012-07-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0486147762

DIVStarting with descriptions and analyses of the agrarian systems, the famed economist explores manorial system, guilds, and early capitalism, organization of industry and mining, development of commerce, the transporting of goods, and more. /div

Institutional Theory

Institutional Theory
Author: Ronald L. Jepperson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2021-04
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1107078377

Comprehensively collects the essential theoretical ideas of 'sociological neo-institutionalism', one of the leading approaches in social theory.

The Theory Of Social And Economic Organization

The Theory Of Social And Economic Organization
Author: Max Weber
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2009-11-24
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1439188874

This book is an introduction to Max Weber’s ambitious comparative study of the sociological and institutional foundations of the modern economic and social order. In this work originally published in German in 1920, Weber discusses the analytical methods of sociology and, at the same time, presents a devastating critique of prevailing sociological theory and of its universalist, determinist underpinnings. None of Weber’s other writings offers the reader such a grasp of his theories; none displays so clearly his erudition, the scope of his interests, and his analytical powers.

On Charisma and Institution Building

On Charisma and Institution Building
Author: Max Weber
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 371
Release: 1968-12-15
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0226877248

This selection from Max Weber's writings presents his variegated work from one central focus, the relationship between charisma on the one hand, and the process of institution building in the major fields of the social order such as politics, law, economy, and culture and religion on the other. That the concept of charisma is crucially important for understanding the processes of institution building is implicit in Weber's own writings, and the explication of this relationship is perhaps the most important challenge which Weber's work poses for modern sociology. Max Weber on Charisma and Institution Building is a volume in "The Heritage of Sociology," a series edited by Morris Janowitz. Other volumes deal with the writings of George Herbert Mead, William F. Ogburn, Louis Wirth, W. I. Thomas, Robert E. Park, and the Scottish Moralists—Adam Smith, David Hume, Adam Ferguson, and others.

The Oxford Handbook of Max Weber

The Oxford Handbook of Max Weber
Author: Edith Hanke
Publisher:
Total Pages: 674
Release: 2019
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0190679549

Active at the time when the social sciences were founded, Max Weber's social theory contributed significantly to a wide range of fields and disciplines. Considering his prominence, it makes sense to take stock of the Weberian heritage and to explore the ways in which Weber's work and ideas have contributed to our understanding of the modern world. Using his work as a point of departure, The Oxford Handbook of Max Weber investigates the Weberian legacy today, identifying the enduring problems and themes associated with his thought that have contemporary significance: the nature of modern capitalism, neo-liberal global economic policy, nationalism, religion and secularization, threats to legality, the culture of modernity, bureaucratic rule and leadership, politics and ethics, the value of science, power and inequality. These problems are global in scope, and the Weberian approach has been used to address them in very different societies. Thus, the Handbook also features chapters on Europe, Turkey, Islam, Judaism, China, India, and international politics. The Handbook emphasizes the use and application of Weber's ideas. It offers a journey through the intellectual terrain that scholars continue to explore using the tools and perspectives of Weberian analysis. The essays explore how Weber's concepts, hypotheses, and perspectives have been applied in practice, and how they can be applied in the future in social inquiry, not only in Europe and North America, but globally. The volume is divided into six parts exploring, in turn: Capitalism in a Globalized World, Society and Social Structure, Politics and the State, Religion, Culture, and Science and Knowledge.

Encyclopedia of Social Theory

Encyclopedia of Social Theory
Author: Austin Harrington
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 752
Release: 2006
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0415290465

The Encyclopedia of Social Theory cuts across all relevant disciplines, theories, approaches, and schools to present the latest information and research.

The New Institutionalism in Sociology

The New Institutionalism in Sociology
Author: Mary C. Brinton
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2001
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780804742764

Institutions play a pivotal role in structuring economic and social transactions, and understanding the foundations of social norms, networks, and beliefs within institutions is crucial to explaining much of what occurs in modern economies. This volume integrates two increasingly visible streams of research—economic sociology and new institutional economics—to better understand how ties among individuals and groups facilitate economic activity alongside and against the formal rules that regulate economic processes via government and law. Reviews "This volume is a welcome addition to the expanding literature on institutional analysis. . . . Besides sociologists, we are afforded the pleasure of contributions from anthropologists, economists, historians, political scientists, and scholars located in schools of law and education. . . . One of the pleasures of the volume is the wide range of topics, times, and locales addressed by the authors. . . . In all these diverse situations, the application of institutional queries and approaches enhances our understanding and appreciation of the endlessly rich and diverse nature of social life."—Contemporary Society "This admirable book makes a strong contribution to institutional theory, has many excellent chapters . . . and is a model for interdisciplinary exchange and cross-fertilization. . . . It is dense with interesting ideas and points for debate, and I heartily recommend it."—Sociological Research Online

Max Weber and International Relations

Max Weber and International Relations
Author: Richard Ned Lebow
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2017-10-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 1108416381

This book offers new readings of the epistemology, methods and politics of Max Weber, a foundation thinker of modern social science and international relations theory.

Max Weber's Theory of the Modern State

Max Weber's Theory of the Modern State
Author: A. Anter
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2014-02-19
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1137364904

Andreas Anter reconstructs Max Weber's theory of the modern state, showing its significance to contemporary political science. He reveals the ambivalence of Weber's political thought: the oscillation between an étatiste position, mainly oriented to the reason of state, and an individualistic one, focussed on the freedom of individuals