Norbert Elias and Modern Social Theory by Dennis Smith

Norbert Elias and Modern Social Theory by Dennis Smith

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Dennis Smith offers a fascinating survey of Elias′s life and writings and traces the growth of his reputation. He also illustrates how Elias′s insights can be applied to understand Western modernity and social and political change, showing why Elias is so important to sociology.

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Norbert Elias and Modern Social Theory by Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith offers a fascinating survey of Elias's life and writings and traces the growth of his reputation. He also illustrates how Elias's insights can be applied to understand Western modernity and social and political change, showing why Elias is so important to sociology.
Dennis Smith is Professor of Sociology at the University of Loughborough
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ISBN 13 9780761961086
ISBN 10 0761961089
Title Norbert Elias and Modern Social Theory
Author Dennis Smith
Series Published In Association With Theory Culture And Society Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc
Year published 2000-11-08
Number of pages 208
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.