Stephen Mennell and Johan Goudsblom
Norbert Elias on civilization, power, and knowledge
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226204321
- author:
- Stephen Mennell and Johan Goudsblom
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University Of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 310
- Dimensions:
- 22.63 x 15.21 x 1.7 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Sociology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Norbert Elias's Selected Writings (Volume 1998) is a collection of his most important and thought-provoking ideas. A key figure in the development of sociology, Elias's work explores the complex relationships between power, knowledge, and civilization.
This volume brings together many of Elias's most brilliant writings on a range of subjects, including art and culture, the control of violence, and the methodology of sociology. Through his insightful analysis, Elias sheds light on the subtle transformations that shape our societies over time.
With this carefully curated selection, readers can gain a deeper understanding of Elias's thought-provoking ideas and how they relate to other major sociologists. A stimulating read for anyone interested in the foundations of sociology, this book offers a consistent and engaging look at one of its most influential thinkers.
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