Max Weber (jan 1, 1864 – jan 1, 1920)

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Key Works:
"The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism" (1905)
"Economy and Society" (1922)

Focus:
"Idealism" and the social influence of ideas

Main Concepts:
- Social Action: focus on the subjective meanings individuals attach to their actions
- Rationalization: modern society has become more focused on efficiency and calculability (science rather than religion)
- Authority Types: traditional, charismatic, and rational-legal authority
- Bureaucratization: organizing institutions into formal structures with clear hierarchy and division of labor
- Class, Status, & Party: power is not only derived from economics, but also though social prestige and the ability to influence the collective through organized groups

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