"This is the best short introduction to the ideas of Weber and their relation to contemporary thought in the market today. Scaff is a careful and fair expositor of some difficult but important ideas that every social scientist should be familiar with." - Stephen Turner, Distinguished University Professor, University of South Florida, USA 'This book is a fine introduction to Weber and Weberian sociology. It not only gives a first-rate account of Weber's main concerns, grounded in a long career of scholarship, but also addresses the question of his influence: who are the Weberians among social scientists? What is it that makes them such?' - Alan Scott, Professor of Sociology, University of Innsbruck, Austria 'It is very rare to find a quality book on Weber that not only provides an accurate exposition of Weber's key ideas in theory, method and substantive analysis but also manages to provide a clear history of key moments in the reception history of Weber's ideas. Scholars and students will find a good deal to engage them and will come away from this book so much better informed about Weber's legacy and the continuing relevance of his work to the study of historical and contemporary societies and social processes.' - David J. Chalcraft, Chair of Biblical Studies, University of Sheffield, UK