On Norbert Elias : becoming a human scientist

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On Norbert Elias : becoming a human scientist

Hermann Korte ; edited by Stefanie Ernst ; translated by Stefanie Affeldt

Springer VS, c2017

Other Title

Über Norbert Elias

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Note

"Translation from the German language edition: Über Norbert Elias, 3. Auflage, by Hermann Korte"--T.p. verso

Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-235)

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The book focuses on the history of Elias' most famous and important work "Process of Civilization" in close relation to the historical and biographical context. It starts with Elias' childhood and intellectual background and paints a detailed picture of the development of German sociology in early 20th century up to the World War 2.

Table of Contents

On Norbert Elias: Becoming a Human Scientist - Prologue.- A long Life Has its Advantages - or: The Late Career of a Book.- On the Plan of this Academic Work.- In Front of the Mirror.- Childhood, Youth, Maturation.- Old Heidelberg, You Delicate.- The First Appearance at the Zurich 'Soziologentag'.- The End in Frankfurt.- The Great Book.- Hoping and Waiting.

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Details

  • NCID
    BB25260556
  • ISBN
    • 9783658173517
  • LCCN
    2017934642
  • Country Code
    gw
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    ger
  • Place of Publication
    Wiesbaden
  • Pages/Volumes
    xvi, 237 p.
  • Size
    21 cm
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