The Protestant Ethic and the "Spirit" of Capitalism: and Other Writings (Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics)

The Protestant Ethic by Max Weber is a groundbreaking work that challenges the Marxist concept of dialectical materialism and sheds light on the rise of the capitalist economy.

This influential book offers a scientific and value-free approach to research, highlighting the importance of cultural and political factors in economic development and individual behavior.

With a foreword by Peter Baehr, a renowned sociologist and professor at Lingnan University in Hong Kong, this edition provides an authoritative text enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of social stratification, power, organizations, law, and religion through this classic work of sociology.