{"product_id":"the-protestant-ethic-and-the-spirit-of-capitalism-paperback","title":"The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMax Weber\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephen Kalberg\u003c\/b\u003e (Commentaries by), \u003cb\u003eStephen Kalberg\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more than 100 years, Max Weber's \u003cem\u003eThe Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism\u003c\/em\u003e 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 existed at the birth of modern capitalism and to this day influences attitudes toward work in northern America and Western Europe. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this volume, Stephen Kalberg revises his internationally acclaimed translation--using shorter sentences and more lucid language--to make the work even more accessible to students and other readers. Capturing the essence of Weber's style as well as the subtlety of his descriptions and causal arguments, this is the only translation of the revised 1920 edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism\u003c\/em\u003e published since 1930. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo draw readers into the material, this engaging volume includes extensive introductions by the editor, a chronology of Weber's life, a glossary, and numerous clarifying endnotes. Detailed commentaries discuss the controversies Weber addressed, explain his complex causal argument by reference to the general contours of his sociology, summarize the history of \"the Protestant Ethic debate,\" and examine the significance of \"the Protestant Sects\" essays. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIdeal for courses in sociology, anthropology, political science, history, international relations, economics, and cultural studies, \u003cem\u003eThe Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the origins and endurance of the modern West.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Kalberg\u003c\/strong\u003e is Associate Professor of Sociology at Boston University and an affiliate of the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies at Harvard University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.1 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44701899718795,"sku":"9780199747252","price":123.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2579\/7259\/files\/UERhUEgyWk05NzN0M0pMNEorQVRKZz09.webp?v=1764168827","url":"https:\/\/thetaletrade.com\/products\/the-protestant-ethic-and-the-spirit-of-capitalism-paperback","provider":"The Tale Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}