Norbert Elias and Figurational Research: Processual Thinking in Sociology - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1444339575 ISBN 13 : 9781444339574

Editeur : Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd), 2011

Synopsis

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'

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Norman Gabriel is Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at the University of Plymouth.

Stephen Mennell is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at University College Dublin.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1444339575
• ISBN 13: 9781444339574
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 280
• Éditeur: SOM
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible