Multiple Choice 10 points Who is generally believed to have had the single most Important influence on the development of sociological theory? A. Emile Durkheim B. Karl Marx C. Harriet Martineau D. Max Weber

**D. Max Weber**<br /><br />While Durkheim, Marx, and Martineau all made significant contributions to sociology, Max Weber is generally considered the most influential figure in the development of *sociological theory*. His work on social action, rationality, bureaucracy, religion, and authority has had a profound and lasting impact on the field.<br />