The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism with Other Writings on the Ris

Description: The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism with Other Writings on the Rise of the West by Max Weber, Stephen Kalberg Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description With new enhanced pedagogy, this is a famous translation of a classic book - now available for the first time with "Other Writings on the Rise of the West", a collection of Webers other diverse writings. Publisher Description 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 Kalbergs internationally acclaimed translation captures the essence ofWebers 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 Writingson the Rise of the West integrates Webers exploration of the spirit of capitalisms origins with his larger project: a multi-causal analysis of the Wests distinctiveness and its sources. Webers 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 Wests trajectory and its diverse causes. A separate section examines the long-range influence of the ascetic Protestantsects 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 Webers 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, andeconomics, 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 themodern West. Author Biography Stephen Kalberg is Associate Professor of Sociology at Boston University and an affiliate of the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies at Harvard University. He is the editor of Max Weber: Readings and Commentary on Modernity (2005) and author of Max Webers Comparative-Historical Sociology (1994). He teaches courses in sociological theory and comparative political cultures. Details ISBN 0195332539 ISBN-13 9780195332537 Title The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism with Other Writings on the Rise of the West Author Max Weber, Stephen Kalberg Format Paperback Year 2008 Pages 608 Edition 4th Publisher Oxford University Press Inc GE_Item_ID:137027461; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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