Abstract
Since his death in 1920, the reputation of Max Weber has grown until he is now recognised as the major social theorist of the twentieth century. He is cited by political leaders, and at least one of his key technical terms, ‘charisma’, has entered everyday language. Ideas such as ‘legitimation’ and ‘life chances’ have become an integral part of the language of politics.
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Copyright information
© 1990 Martin Albrow
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Albrow, M. (1990). Introduction. In: Max Weber’s Construction of Social Theory. Contemporary Social Theory. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-20879-1_1
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-20879-1_1
Publisher Name: Palgrave, London
Print ISBN: 978-0-333-28546-6
Online ISBN: 978-1-349-20879-1
eBook Packages: Palgrave Social & Cultural Studies CollectionSocial Sciences (R0)