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This unique volume gathers Weber's writings on a broad array of themes, from the nature of work, to the political culture of democracy, to the uniqueness of the West, to the character of the family and race relations, to the role of science and the fate of ethical action in the modern world.
- Gathers Weber's writings in a comprehensive collection, organized by topic.
- Rejuvenates a central, pivotal theme of Weberian thought: "How do we live?" and "How can we live in the industrial society?"
- Connects Weber's writings to contemporary issues through modern essays and editorial introductions.
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Information
110
The
Origins
of
the
Modern
Western
Work
Ethic
the
socialization
into
a
certain
“
Weltanschauung
”
does
not
account
for
the
high
work
performance
(if
it
to
some
extent
generally
exists)
of
union
members
adhering
to
Social
Democracy.
It
is
quite
plausible
and
natural
for
specific
bright
and
shrewd
workers,
aware
of
their
lucrative
market
value
as
“means
of
production,”
to
become
union
members
–
and
under
modern
conditions
for
the
majority
of
these
talented
workers
to
become
Social
Democrats.
Nonetheless,
detailed
analysis
would
be
necessary
to
ascertain
whether
either
early
socialization
into
Socialism
or
a
later
introduction
to
its
ideas
–
and
Socialism
wishes
to
be
a
surrogate
for
religion,
even
though
on
the
basis
of
a
polar
opposite
frame
of
mind
–
might
be
capable
of
awakening
latent
qualities
translatable
into
increased
achievement
in
the
workplace.
Table of contents
- Max Weber: Readings and Commentary on Modernity