Violence and Civilization: An Introduction to the Work of Norbert Elias (Sociology & Cultural Studies)

by JonathanFletcher (Author)

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  Paperback
  1997

  $23.30

  This book provides an introduction to the work of Norbert Elias. It is the first systematic appraisal of two central themes of his thought - violence and civilization. Although Elias is best known for his theory of civilizing processes, this study highlights the crucial importance of the concept of decivilizing processes.