Norbert Elias and Social Theory

This book will compare the approach and works of Norbert Elias, well known for his analysis of the civilizing process, his work on sport and violence and, more largely, his figurational approach, with other important social theories both classical and contemporary.

Author: Kenneth A. Loparo
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 11/21/2013
Pages: 330
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781137312105

Review Citation(s):
Choice 07/01/2014

About the Author
Eric Dunning, University of Leicester, UK. Nathalie Heinich, Center of Research on the Arts and Language Barbara Evers, University of Manchester, UK Bernard Lahire, Max Weber Center (CNRS) Chris Powell, University of Manitoba, Canada Enio Passiani, Facamp, Brazil Hector Vera, The New School for Social research Florence Delmotte, Facultés Universitaires St-Louis, Belgium Leopoldo Waizbort, University of São Paulo, Brazil Vera Weiler, Universidad Nacional de Colombia Richard Kilminster, University of Leeds, UK Tim Berard, Kent State University, USA Paul Walsh, University of Toronto, Canada Ryan Powell, Sheffield Hallam University, UK John Flint, Sheffield Hallam University, UK