Howe, Richard Herbert (1978). "Max Weber's Elective Affinities: Sociology Within the Bounds of Pure Reason". American Journal of Sociology. 84 (2): 366–385. doi:10.1086/226788. JSTOR 2777853. S2CID 142983297.

Howe's article "Max Weber's Elective Affinities: Sociology Within the Bounds of Pure Reason" analyzes the work of German sociologist Max Weber, specifically his concept of elective affinity. The article discusses how Weber's theory of elective affinity can be used to understand social relationships and group formation. Howe argues that elective affinity is a useful tool for understanding the complexities of social dynamics, and can help shed light on why certain groups form and why certain individuals are drawn to each other. (Elective affinity, social relationships, group formation)