Weber, Simmel, Sociological Theory
Weber, Simmel, Sociological Theory is a research topic within Sociology and Political Science. Science Explorer counts 5.1k research works in it since 1950. 17.4% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers revolves around the contributions of Max Weber to sociology and social theory. It encompasses topics such as ideal types, rationalization, charisma, religion, capitalism, the Protestant ethic, and cultural analysis.
- Max Weber
- sociology
- ideal type
- rationalization
- charisma
- religion
- capitalism
- protestant ethic
- social science
- cultural analysis
- Research works
- 5.1k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 889 per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 17.4% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +32% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Weber, Simmel, Sociological Theory research?
By volume, Germany and the United States publish the most (163 and 129 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Germany 163 works
- 2 United States 129 works
- 3 United Kingdom 60 works
- 4 Türkiye 41 works
- 5 France 32 works
- 6 Brazil 28 works
- 7 Italy 27 works
- 8 China 24 works
- 9 Canada 23 works
- 10 Russia 19 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Weber, Simmel, Sociological Theory research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Helios Dr. Horst Schmidt Kliniken Wiesbaden publishes the most Weber, Simmel, Sociological Theory research, followed by Heidelberg University and Goethe University Frankfurt.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Helios Dr. Horst Schmidt Kliniken WiesbadenGermany 12 works
- 2 Heidelberg UniversityGermany 10 works
- 3 Goethe University FrankfurtGermany 10 works
- 4 LVR-Klinik KölnGermany 7 works
- 5 Bielefeld UniversityGermany 7 works
- 6 University of CambridgeUnited Kingdom 6 works
- 7 University of GrazAustria 5 works
- 8 Sapienza University of RomeItaly 4 works
- 9 National Research University Higher School of EconomicsRussia 4 works
- 10 University of South FloridaUnited States 4 works
Who are the leading researchers in Weber, Simmel, Sociological Theory?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Weber, Simmel, Sociological Theory include Anthony Giddens, Talcott Parsons and Niklas Luhmann.
- 1 Anthony Giddens United States 4.9k citations
- 2 Talcott Parsons United States 4.6k citations
- 3 Niklas Luhmann Germany 2.3k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Weber, Simmel, Sociological Theory research done?
The largest centres of Weber, Simmel, Sociological Theory research in 2022–2025 are Paris (France), London (United Kingdom), Wiesbaden (Germany) and Moscow (Russia).
Largest cities, 2022–2025
- 1 Paris France 15 works
- 2 London United Kingdom 12 works
- 3 Wiesbaden Germany 12 works
- 4 Moscow Russia 12 works
- 5 Frankfurt am Main Germany 11 works
- 6 Heidelberg Germany 10 works
- 7 Berlin Germany 10 works
- 8 Cologne Germany 10 works
- 9 Vienna Austria 9 works
- 10 Istanbul Türkiye 8 works
Where is the best place to study Weber, Simmel, Sociological Theory?
Among universities, judged by research, Goethe University Frankfurt and Heidelberg University score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goethe University FrankfurtGermany | 52.0 | 10.5% | 33.0× | 10 | +107.5% |
| 2 | Heidelberg UniversityGermany | 15.4 | 8.3% | 26.7× | 10 | +56.5% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Weber, Simmel, Sociological Theory research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 32% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2020. The fastest-growing topics are Weber, Simmel, Sociological Theory.
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