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The protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism
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The protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism

by Max Weber, Talcott Parsons, Anthony Giddens

This study examines the rise of capitalism in relation to Calvinist beliefs regarding hard work and worldly duty, while challenging Marxist theories of materialism. This edition includes the first English translation of the 1905 text and responses to contemporary critics.

Accession 23473 ISBN 041525406X Publisher Routledge
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