Charisma and Disenchantment: The Vocation Lectures (Weber Max)(Paperback)

Charisma and Disenchantment: The Vocation Lectures (Weber Max)(Paperback)

A new translation of two celebrated lectures on politics, academia, and the disenchantment of the world. The German sociologist Max Weber is one of the most venturesome, stimulating, and influential theorists of the modern condition. Among his most significant works are the so-called vocation

Vocation Lectures - "Science as a Vocation"; "Politics as a Vocation" (Weber Max)(Paperback / softback)

An Analysis of Max Weber's Politics as a Vocation (McClean Tom)(Paperback)

German sociologist Max Weber's 1919 lecture Politics as a Vocation is widely regarded as a masterpiece of political theory and sociology. Its central strength lies in Weber's deployment of masterful interpretative skills to power his discussion of modern politics.Interpretation involves

The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (Weber Max)(Paperback)

Max Weber's best-known and most controversial work, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, first published in 1904, remains to this day a powerful and fascinating read. Weber's highly accessible style is just one of many reasons for his continuing popularity. The book contends that the

Vocation: The Astrology of Career, Creativity and Calling (Clark Brian)(Paperback)

The term 'vocation' epitomises the quest to find your authentic voice in the world: the work you are meant to do, the work you love. It is greater than emotional security, financial remuneration or worldly success. Your vocation is soulful; a deeply felt longing to be of service, to follow your

Classical Social Theory and Modern Society: Marx, Durkheim, Weber (Royce Edward)(Paperback)

Karl Marx, mile Durkheim, and Max Weber are indispensable for understanding the sociological enterprise. They are among the chief founders of the discipline and among the foremost theorists of modernity, and their work can stimulate readers to reflect on their own identities and worldviews

The Emerald Guide to Max Weber (Scott John)(Paperback)

This primer is the first introductory guide to the work of Max Weber designed specifically for students and those new to his work, providing a readable, clear, comprehensive and authoritative overview. The book discusses Weber's personal biography, placing him in the context of the development of

Economy and Society: A New Translation (Weber Max)(Paperback)

The definitive new translation of Max Weber's classic work of social theory--arguably the most important book by the foremost social theorist of the twentieth century. Max Weber's Economy and Society is the foundational text for the social sciences of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries,

Routledge International Handbook of Charisma (Zquete Jos Pedro)(Paperback)

The Routledge International Handbook of Charisma provides an unprecedented multidimensional and multidisciplinary comparative analysis of the phenomenon of charisma - first defined by Max Weber as the irrational bond between deified leader and submissive follower. It includes broad overviews of

Sacred and Secular Transactions in the Age of Shakespeare (Brokaw Katherine Steele)(Paperback)

The term 'secular' inspires thinking about disenchantment, periodization, modernity, and subjectivity. The essays in Sacred and Secular Transactions in the Age of Shakespeare argue that Shakespeare's plays present 'secularization' not only as a historical narrative of progress but also as a

Called or Collared - An Alternative Approach to Vocation (Dewar Francis)(Paperback)

Our notion of calling or vocation has become very narrow, and is often taken only to mean the calling to be an ordained minister. I want to rescue the idea from all those assumptions because I believe that God calls every human being to some particular self-giving task at each stage of their life'

Weber: Political Writings (Weber Max)(Paperback)

Max Weber (1864-1920), generally known as a founder of modern social science, was concerned with political affairs throughout his life. The texts in this edition span his career and illustrate the development of his political thinking on the fate of Germany and the nature of politics in the modern

Lectures on Quantum Mechanics (Dirac Paul A. M.)(Paperback)

Four concise, brilliant lectures on mathematical methods by the Nobel Laureate and quantum pioneer begin with an introduction to visualizing quantum theory through the use of classical mechanics. The remaining lectures build on that idea, examining the possibility of building a relativistic quantum

Killer Cults, 3: Stories of Charisma, Deceit, and Death (Singular Stephen)(Paperback)

What's scarier than a murderer? Someone with the charisma to compel others to kill for them . . . or to kill themselves. Meet these cult leaders--and get an inside look at their beliefs and how they controlled others. Some cults, led by leaders like Charlie Manson, Jim Jones, and David Koresh,

Faster Than Lightning: My Story (Bolt Usain)(Paperback)

The autobiography of the fastest man of all time and a superstar whose talent and charisma have made him one of the most famous people on the planet.Whether you know Athletics or not, and even whether you know sport or not, chances are you know Usain Bolt. The fastest man on the planet, not just

Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life (Martin Steve)(Paperback)

The riveting, mega-bestselling, beloved and highly acclaimed memoir of a man, a vocation, and an era named one of the ten best nonfiction titles of the year by Time and Entertainment Weekly. In the mid-seventies, Steve Martin exploded onto the comedy scene. By 1978 he was the biggest concert draw

Rebel by vocation: Sen O'Faolin and the generation of The Bell (Carson Niall)(Pevná vazba)

Lectures on the History of Political Philosophy (Rawls John)(Paperback)

This last book by the late John Rawls, derived from written lectures and notes for his long-running course on modern political philosophy, offers readers an account of the liberal political tradition from a scholar viewed by many as the greatest contemporary exponent of the philosophy behind that

Roberto Burle Marx Lectures: Landscape as Art and Urbanism (Doherty Gareth)(Paperback)

Essential lectures on the art of landscaping from Roberto Burle Marx, described by the New York Times as the designer most responsible for our utopian impressions of the Brazilian built environmentRoberto Burle Marx (1909-94) remains one of the most important landscape architects in the history of

The Morrigan: Celtic Goddess of Magick and Might (Weber Courtney)(Paperback)

On Being a Pastor: Understanding Our Calling and Work (Prime Derek J.)(Paperback)

The ministry of pastors is not simply a job; it s a vocation and a lifestyle.A pastor s responsibilities are unique, demanding that he not only nurture his own spiritual life but also the lives of those in his care. What a challenge this can be Derek Prime and Alistair Begg provide practical advice

Science and the Humanities (Prior Moody E.)(Paperback)

Contains five lectures concerning the discussion of the relation of science and the humanities, focusing on the work of thinkers such as James B. Conant and C.P

Inequality in the 21st Century: A Reader (Grusky David)(Paperback)

This book provides selections from the seminal works of Karl Marx, Max Weber, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Charlotte Perkins Gilman that reveal some of the reasons why class, race, and gender inequalities have proven very adaptive and can flourish even today in the 21st

Charisma - The Art of Relationships (Grinder Michael)(Paperback / softback)