Social action theory Weber

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  • Social Action Theories
    • Weber
      • He beleives that both structural and action theories are needed to properly undertsand society.
        • he said we also need both objective and subjective information to gain an all rounded idea of society.
      • weber came up with a new way of studying society called "vernstehen" this is where you put yourself in someone else shoes, to study them.
    • Critisisms
      • vernsthen , we can never truly become the other person therefore it is not really valid.

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