Werner Sombart
German economist, sociologist, historian (1863-1941)
Werner Sombart (January 19, 1863–May 18, 1941) was a German economist and sociologist and was an important social scientist to Europe during the early 20th century.
Werner Sombart | |
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Born | |
Died | 18 May 1941 | (aged 78)
Nationality | German |
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Fields | economics, sociology, history |
Institutions | University of Breslau Handelshochschule Berlin Frederick William University |
Life and work
changeSombart was born in Ermsleben, Harz. He was the son of Anton Ludwig Sombart, a rich liberal politician, industrialist. Werner studied at the universities in Pisa, Berlin, and Rome, learning both law and economics. In 1888, he received his Ph.D. from Berlin.
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