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Informationen zum Autor The late Norbert Elias' work ranged across societies of all types and historical eras and transcended disciplinary boundaries. Among the many original features of his work was a committment to sociology as a historical science examining long-term developmental processes. His books include The Civilizing Process, The Court Society, What is Sociology and The Symbol Theory (Sage, 1991). The late John L Scotson was a lecturer at Lougborough College of Further Education. Klappentext A local community study of tense relations between an established group and outsiders becomes a microcosm that illuminates a range of sociological configurations. The Established and the Outsiders examines the mechanisms of stigmatization, monopolization of power, collective fantasy and `we' and `they' images which support and reinforce divisions in society. Zusammenfassung A local community study of tense relations between an established group and outsiders becomes a microcosm that illuminates a range of sociological configurations. The Established and the Outsiders examines the mechanisms of stigmatization, monopolization of power, collective fantasy and `we' and `they' images which support and reinforce divisions in society. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction - Norbert Elias A Theoretical Essay on the Established and the Outsiders Preface Considerations of Procedure Neighbourhood Relations in the Making Overall Picture of Zone 1 and Zone 2 The Mother-Centred Families of Zone 2 Local Associations and the ¿Old Families¿ Network¿ Overall Picture of Zone 3 Observations on Gossip Young People in Winston Parva Conclusion
