Max Weber (1864-1920) was one of the most prolific and influential sociologists of the twentieth century. This classic collection draws together his key papers. This edition contains a new preface by Professor Bryan S. Turner. **Review"Weber is essential to an understanding of sociological theory, and this is the quintessential Weber--a gold mine of insights into the workings of society."--Leslie Wasson, University of South Florida"Still the best compilation of texts by Weber."--Peter Jelavich, University of Texas, Austin"Wonderful....A classic for teaching modern EUuropean intellectual and cultural history."--Marjorie Beale, University of California"An excellent collection of papers from Max Weber. This is must reading for students of sociology."--Sronja Szelenyi, Stanford University"Still the single best book by and about Max Weber."--Terry Boswell, Emory University"The writings selected are representative of a wide range of the author's exceedingly verstaile and comprehensive studies."--Talcott Parsons, Annals of the American Academy of Political Science"A good and accessible compilation of Weber's major themes."--Laurel Kearns, Agnes Scott College"A good, solid anthology; wide-ranging in its contents and should be standard in many sociology courses."--Gregory O'Dea, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga"Superb collection of key texts!"--Szonja Szelenyi, Stanford UniversityAbout the AuthorMax Weber (1864-1920) was a German political economist and sociologist who is considered one of the founders of the modern study of sociology and public administration.