Norbert Elias and Modern Social Theory

By Dennis Smith

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761961089
• ISBN13: 9780761961086
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Sage Publications
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.2"