Max Weber's Life, Writings, and Influence

Author: (German) Max Weber, translated by Guo Feng
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Max Weber (1864—1920) is one of the world-renowned most influential figures in the history of modern social science development. His theoretical ideas and research methodology have influenced scholars in numerous disciplines, from history to law, particularly profoundly impacting modern and contemporary German law. This is also the reason why this book is included in the "Contemporary German Legal Classics" series. Weber's works cover a very broad scope, involving various academic fields. He was well-versed in Western history and culture and conducted extensive research and studies in other parts of the world. This book introduces Weber's life while attempting to present a clear picture, showcasing the different academic characteristics of his works throughout his life. It also extracts and separately reviews Weber's discussions on methodology issues from his various works. The book is divided into five chapters:
Chapter 1 provides a detailed introduction to Weber's life. The author argues that only by first understanding the influence of various life experiences at different stages can one accurately grasp the different content characteristics of Weber's works and the trajectory of his academic development;
Chapter 2 introduces each of Weber's works in five sections;
Chapter 3 introduces Weber's methodology theory and various interpretations of it;
Chapter 4 discusses the temporal impact of Weber's works;
Chapter 5 explores the significance of Weber for contemporary and future sociology.
This book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students in law departments of universities in China, as well as for law school teachers, judges, lawyers, and others as a reference.