1st Edition
Max Weber on Power and Social Stratification An Interpretation and Critique
By Catherine Brennan
Copyright 1997
338 Pages
by
Routledge
334 Pages
by
Routledge
338 Pages
by
Routledge
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First published in 1997, this book revolves around a textual analysis of the Weberian thesis that 'classes', 'status groups' and 'parties’ are phenomena of the distribution of power within a 'community'. An internal reconstruction of Weber’s own ideas on what is called social stratification in contemporary sociological discourse is undertaken. The reason for this reconstruction inheres in the fact... Read more
1. Value and Social-scientific Knowledge. 2. Social of Action. 3. Power and Domination. 4. Class. 5. Status. 6. Political Leadership, Party Organization and the Masses.
Biography
Catherine Brennan
’Dr Brennan’s book makes a very substantial contribution to the continuing debate on the appropriate ways to think about class and about other manifestations of social inequality...an old theme, but the depth and rigour with which Dr. Brennan confronts it impart to it new significance.’ Gianfranco Poggi, European University Institute, Italy ’...one of the very best recent studies of Max Weber...wonderful critical theorising...a tour de force based upon sophisticated and sensitive scholarship and one which deserves wide international recognition.’ New Zealand Sociology Journal
