The Germans

By Norbert Elias

Book Overview

The last major work by one of our century's most influential social theorists, The Germans is a penetrating account of German social development, from the seventeenth century to the present. Enhanced by his deep understanding of other Western European nations, Norbert Elias's incisive analyses of nationalism, violence, and the breakdown of civilization will be an indispensable resource for those interested in modern European history and sociology and in European studies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231105630
• ISBN13: 9780231105637
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher