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The Civilizing Process

Sociogenetic and Psychogenetic Investigations

Norbert Elias

Discover the transformation of Western European society in Norbert Elias' greatest work, The Civilizing Process. Examining the formation of states and the monopolization of power, Elias explains how Western civilization's manners and personalities were "civilized" over time. This groundbreaking work is a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of society.
Publish Date
2000-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
2000-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1939
Goodreads Rating
4.26
ISBN
9780631221616
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