(1864-1920)

Iron Cage

Concern for rationalization, secularization and disenchantment.

Showed the importance of Weber's work

characterized by the belief in the doctrine of predestination

Promoted a methodically organized life and governed by faith.

-social facts reflect the interrelationship values, psychological orientations, and patterns of action.

-social order is created and maintained by meaningful social action.

-society consists of people interacting with one another and attaching meaning to one another's behavior.

-Perspective of Max Weber

-emphasizes the meanings that motivate people's behavior in a capitalist society.

-Sexual attraction

-prejudice against males

-the emotional bong b/n parent and kid

the archetypal example of instrumentally-rational action. The rule of law, rather than of persons, is most clearly observed in this form of administration. This form of administration is impersonal, objective and based on knowledge.

Ex: McDonalds Inc.

An organization based on official rules and regulations, explicit job descriptions, hierarchical decision-making, and promotions

-capital investment

-holding organizational rallies in order to recruit new members.

-conducting sociological research.

-opposition to a homeland security policy because one judges it to be ineffective.

Belief in atonement