What is the author's tone in The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism by Max Weber?

"The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism" by Max Weber is a scholarly work that does not take sides and appears to have no biases. The work is based on literally hundreds of references and resources. The subject matter is a very complex and involved one and it is obvious that Weber took great care to support every assertion he makes. He does draw conclusions but not through assumptions but obviously only through meticulous research and references from multiple sources. Weber begins with a thesis and sets out to prove it. However, he is careful to present every involved factor in this discussion.

The book was originally written in German and in 1904 so the tone reflects, at times, another time and culture. However, the arguments are presented in a rational and logical manner and much of the material that is included as well as many of the assertions that Weber makes are amazingly applicable to modern economics although the book was written over 100 years ago. Since the subject involves religion, it is a work that is likely to evoke an emotional and personal reaction from the reader. This point is underscored in the introduction where the book is touted as "one of the most renowned and controversial works of modern social science" (vii).