Widely considered as the most informed work ever written on the social effects of advanced capitalism, this remarkable volume holds its own as one of the most significant books of the twentieth century.

One of Weber's most important books and is a landmark work in the history of economic thought. This Routledge Classics edition includes a new Introduction and a translation of Weber’s original ‘Conceptual Preface’ to the German edition, both by Keith Tribe. Also included are some corrections to the main text.