According to Max Weber, Why Does Society Need to Transform

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Essay

According to Max Weber, why does society need to transform power into authority? In what three ways does this transformation take place? What is the link between traditional authority and preindustrial production? How are rational-legal authority and industrial/postindustrial production linked?

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Definitions:

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Exhibiting a composed or balanced state that reflects grace, calmness, and confidence, especially in the face of stress or uncertainty.

Early-Maturing Boys

Young males who experience physical and hormonal puberty changes earlier than the average age range for their peer group, affecting them both psychologically and socially.

Substance Abuse

The damaging or dangerous consumption of mind-altering substances, such as alcohol and illegal drugs.

Late-Maturing Boys

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