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Norbert Elias and Modern Sociology Knowledge, Interdependence, Power, Process

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ISBN-10: 1780932251

ISBN-13: 9781780932255

Edition: 2012

Authors: Eric Dunning, Jason Hughes

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This book explores the work of one of the most important sociologists of the twentieth century, Norbert Elias. It offers accessible explanations of some of his key ideas, and discussing the implications of his work for the social sciences more generally.The book considers Elias' theories in relation to contemporary topics, and also seeks to 'locate' his work in relation to that of other key figures in modern sociology such as Anthony Giddens, Michel Foucault and Pierre Bourdieu. In this way, it works both as an introductory text to some of his key ideas, while also analysing his work within the context of some of the core challenges and 'crises' facing sociology as a discipline, and…    
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Book details

List price: $160.00
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Publication date: 12/6/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.62" tall
Weight: 1.122
Language: English

Eric Dunning is Professor of Sociology at the University of Leicester