Biography of Max Weber

Author: (German) Marianne Weber, translated by Yan Kewen and others
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: Starting from Max Weber's ancestors and childhood, Marianne provides a detailed portrayal of Weber's life as a student, warrior, lawyer, and university professor, extensively citing his vast correspondence. Weber's nervous breakdown in 1897 shortened his academic career and drained his energy. Marianne's description of this event allows us to gain deep insight into many of his personal disputes and lifelong issues. In her unique observation of Weber's life, Marianne incorporates her own statements on the main ideas and theories of Weber's life. Through these, along with her insightful descriptions of the scholars, social reformers, politicians, and poets he interacted with, Marianne presents a clear picture of the lives of European intellectuals during Weber's time and offers a fresh evaluation of his significant contributions to our lives. Sociologist Robert A. Nisbet called it "a deeply moving and compelling memoir-biography." Gerhard Masur described it as "the foundation for further exploration of Max Weber's life and influence."