The last major work by one of our century's most influential social theorists, "The Germans" is a penetrating account of German social development, from the seventeenth century to the present. Enhanced by his deep understanding of other Western European nations, Norbert Elias's incisive analyses of nationalism, violence, and the breakdown of civilization will be an indispensable resource for those interested in modern European history and sociology and in European studies.
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The last major work by one of our century's most influential social theorists, "The Germans" is a penetrating account of German social development, from the seventeenth century to the present. Enhanced by his deep understanding of other Western European nations, Norbert Elias's incisive analyses of nationalism, violence, and the breakdown of civilization will be an indispensable resource for those interested in modern European history and sociology and in European studies.
Imprint | Columbia University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | European Perspectives: A Series in Social Thought and Cultural Criticism |
Release date | May 1996 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | May 1996 |
Authors | Norbert Elias |
Editors | Michael Schroter |
Translators | Eric Dunning, Stephen Mennell |
Dimensions | 241 x 159 x 38mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 380 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-231-10562-0 |
Barcode | 9780231105620 |
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LSN | 0-231-10562-2 |