Description
OLD GODS, NEW GODS
Book Summary
This collective work, coordinated by Lambruschini and Trovero, explores the crucial intersection between politics and religion through the legacy of Max Weber. The reader will find a rigorous analysis of concepts such as charisma, applied to the study of both Nazism and contemporary populisms. Its primary value lies in connecting Weberian theory with current political phenomena, offering an indispensable tool for understanding the dynamics of leadership and power in the 21st century.
What is it about?
The book starts from the premise that the articulation between politics and religion is fundamental to understanding both Nazism and the Latin American and European populisms of the 21st century. It focuses on the work of Max Weber, who laid the foundations for understanding the homologies and functional equivalences between both spheres. The concept of charisma, recovered by Weber from primitive Christianity, is a central axis of the analysis. Through the contributions of various specialists, the work examines the Weberian legacy, confronts it with other traditions of thought, and applies it to the study of contemporary phenomena, demonstrating its relevance and analytical utility.
Main themes
- Sociology of religion and its relationship with politics.
- Analysis of the concept of charisma in the work of Max Weber.
- Study of Nazism and Latin American and European populisms.
- History of ideas and contemporary social theory.
- Political leadership and its symbolic foundations.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at students and professionals in political science, sociology, philosophy, and the history of ideas. It is also of great interest to readers with an academic background who seek to understand the theoretical roots of current political phenomena, especially those interested in the thought of Max Weber and its application to contemporary reality.
What this book offers
- A deep understanding of the relationship between politics and religion from a Weberian perspective.
- Conceptual tools for analyzing charismatic leadership in historical and current contexts.
- A comparative analysis between Nazism and 21st-century populisms.
- An update of Max Weber's legacy through debate with other theoretical traditions.
Technical specifications
- Author: Lambruschini; Trovero
- Publisher: Anthropos Editorial
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Literary essays, philosophy, religion and politics, history of ideas, social theory, political science and theory, socialism and center-left democratic ideologies, political leaders and leadership
- Collection: Social Sciences
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: December 2019
- Number of pages: 288
- Weight: 355 g
Editorial review
This work represents a significant contribution for those seeking solid theoretical tools with which to interpret contemporary politics. Bringing together specialists on Weber's work and applying his concepts to phenomena such as populism offers a rigorous and current analysis. It is recommended reading for an academic audience or those with a high level of specialization, interested in a critical and grounded perspective on the nature of power and leadership.