The 'masses' in Weber' political sociology
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2160398 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Peter Beahr (University of Edinburgh, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1990 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 242-265 |
| Publication date | 1990-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Economy and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0308-5147 • E-ISSN: 1469-5766 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/03085149000000008 |
| OpenAlex | W2101137368 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 27 |
Every theory of political leadership supposes some notion of the behaviour and capacities of the led. Max Weber' theory of leader-democracy rested on a particular notion of the 'masses'. Weber depicted these masses as irrational and emotional, and thus incapable of active, extensive participation in political life. The article challenges the empirical and logical bases of Weber' view
Economic geography · Economic sociology · Economics · Neoclassical economics · Political economy · Political science · Political sociology · Politics · Social science · Sociology · Critical Theory and Philosophy · Law · Religion and Society Interactions · Weber, Simmel, Sociological Theory
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
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| Citations per year | 0,19 |
| Citation span | 1994 - 2025 (32) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |