In the episode, I outline Max Weber's idea of modern, rational capitalism. What defines it and what makes it rational? References: Carruthers, B. G., & Espeland, W. N. (1991). Accounting for Rationality: Double-Entry Bookkeeping and the Rhetoric of Economic Rationality. American Journal of Sociology, 97(1), 31–69. Hall, P. A., & Soskice, D. (2001). Varieties of Capitalism: The Institutional Foundations of Comparative Advantage. Oxford University Press. Swedberg, Richard (1998). ...
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In the episode, I outline Max Weber's idea of modern, rational capitalism. What defines it and what makes it rational? References: Carruthers, B. G., & Espeland, W. N. (1991). Accounting for Rationality: Double-Entry Bookkeeping and the Rhetoric of Economic Rationality. American Journal of Sociology, 97(1), 31–69. Hall, P. A., & Soskice, D. (2001). Varieties of Capitalism: The Institutional Foundations of Comparative Advantage. Oxford University Press. Swedberg, Richard (1998). ...
The Rationalization of Society: Max Weber on Modern Bureaucracy
Chasing Society
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The Rationalization of Society: Max Weber on Modern Bureaucracy
In this episode we are getting serious. We are going to talk about Max Weber's theory of bureaucracy and we are going to find out why bureaucracy is one of the most important rationalizing forces in the rationalized society. And please be careful, you might even learn something about the history of Prussia and the German Empire. Summary of the previous episode and introduction to this one starts at minute 2.14.Section 1 starts at minute 6.28.Section 2 starts at minute 2...
Chasing Society
In the episode, I outline Max Weber's idea of modern, rational capitalism. What defines it and what makes it rational? References: Carruthers, B. G., & Espeland, W. N. (1991). Accounting for Rationality: Double-Entry Bookkeeping and the Rhetoric of Economic Rationality. American Journal of Sociology, 97(1), 31–69. Hall, P. A., & Soskice, D. (2001). Varieties of Capitalism: The Institutional Foundations of Comparative Advantage. Oxford University Press. Swedberg, Richard (1998). ...
