Max Weber

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Max Weber, a key figure in sociology's classical period, remains relevant today, as highlighted by Alan Sica in his exploration of Weber's ideas across contemporary issues. Complementing this work, a comprehensive bibliography featuring around 4,600 entries provides an extensive guide to literature on Weber, showcasing the enduring significance of his thought. This bibliography surpasses previous efforts in both quantity and accuracy, offering clarity and convenience. Sica adopts a broad inclusion criterion, presenting a mix of exemplary and more routine works to illustrate the diversity of Weber-related literature in English. The volume begins with a preface discussing past bibliographies and their challenges, followed by five specialized bibliographies: the first lists Weber's works in English translation; the second includes reviews of his major works; the third covers reviews of recent scholarship; the fourth features dissertations related to Weber; and the fifth focuses on sources addressing rationality and rationalization. The final section presents a thorough bibliography of Weber's works in English, aiming to capture the full scope of Weber scholarship. This resource is invaluable for sociologists, historians, economists, and students of cultural and intellectual history. Alan Sica serves as a professor of sociology and director of the Social Thought Program at Pennsylvania State University.