Almost to Freedom
Almost to Freedom
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Almost to Freedom by Vaunda Nelson
Max Weber is one of the founding fathers of sociology. He is often referred to as a sophisticated 'value-free' sociologist. This new critical introduction argues that Weber's sociology cannot be divorced from his political standpoint. Weber saw himself as a 'class conscious bourgeois' and his sociology reflects this outlook. Providing clear summaries of Weber's ideas - concentrating on the themes most often encountered on sociology courses - Kieran Allen provides a lively introduction to this key thinker. Kieran Allen explores Weber's political background through his life and his writing. Weber was a neo-liberal who thought that the market guaranteed efficiency and rationality. He was an advocate of empire. He supported the carnage of W1 and vehemently attacked German socialists such as Rosa Luxemburg. Weber's most famous book, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, ignores the bloody legacy associated with the early accumulation of capital. Instead, he locates the origins of the system in a new rigorous morality. Using a political framework, Kieran Allen's book is is ideal for students who want to develop a critical approach.
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson wears multiple hats in the world of children's books as an author and a youth services librarian at a public library in New Mexico. Her books have received numerous awards starting with her first book, Always Gramma, a CCBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies. She lives in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Sean Qualls has created evocative, powerful art for magazines, newspapers, advertisements, and children's books, including Dizzy, Powerful Words, Phillis's Big Test, and Before John Was a Jazz Giant. He lives with his wife and their two children in Brooklyn, New York.
Sean Qualls has created evocative, powerful art for magazines, newspapers, advertisements, and children's books, including Dizzy, Powerful Words, Phillis's Big Test, and Before John Was a Jazz Giant. He lives with his wife and their two children in Brooklyn, New York.
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| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780439631563 |
| ISBN 10 | 0439631564 |
| Title | Almost to Freedom |
| Author | Vaunda Nelson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Scholastic Publishing |
| Number of pages | 0 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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