title: Weber, authority and the organisation of health care.
abstract: The third paper in the series on sociology discusses the work of Max Weber. It traces the origins and main themes of his work. The parallels between his work and contemporary issues in the organisation of health care are outlined, in particular, the insights provided into bureaucracy and authority.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alaszewski
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Manthorpe
mesh_terms: D001318:Authoritarianism; D005858:Germany; D006298:Health Services Administration; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D012961:Sociology / Q000266:history*