Weber wrote that capitalism in northern Europe evolved when the Protestant (particularly Calvinist) ethic influenced large numbers of people to engage in work in the secular world, developing their own enterprises and engaging in trade and the accumulation of wealth for investment. The Protestant ethic was a force behind an unplanned and uncoordinated mass action that influenced the development of capitalism. It influenced the development of capitalism. Religious devotion, however, usually accompanied a rejection of worldly affairs, including the pursuit of wealth and possessions. But that was not the case with Protestantism. Weber addresses this apparent paradox in this books.
By:
Max Weber Imprint: Wilder Publications Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 367g ISBN:9781604599305 ISBN 10: 1604599308 Pages: 246 Publication Date:26 December 2009 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
. . .innovative and insightful work. <br>-Choice Magazine <br>