Norbert Elias and Figurational Research - Processual Thinking in Sociology

Klappentext "A study of Norbert Elias who has been increasingly recognised as one of the most important sociologists of the twentieth century. Explores how Elias' writings retain their significance and relevance in the twenty-first century Explains how some areas are still not aware of this sociologist, however there are now energetic research networks using his ideas in every continent An exploration of the international dimensions and multi-disciplinary aspects of his work Includes a selection of some of the most exciting empirical research that is presently being conducted using what has become known as 'figurational sociology' "-- Zusammenfassung Norbert Elias has been increasingly recognised as one of the most important sociologists of the twentieth century and! moreover! one whose writings retain their significance and relevance for the twenty-first century. This monograph provides a unique perspective on Elias's thought.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Norman Mennell Gabriel
• Con la collaborazione di: Norman Gabriel (Editore), Stephen Mennell (Editore), SOM (Editore)
• Editore: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 27.07.2011
• EAN: 9781444339574
• ISBN: 978-1-4443-3957-4
• Pagine: 280
• Serie: Sociological Review Monographs; Sociological Review Monographs
• Categorie: Narrativa > Romanzi > Epistole, diari; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia