Description: Norbert Elias (1897-1990) is now recognised as one of the most profound sociological thinkers of the twentieth century, but he gained international recognition only towards the end of his very long life.
Review Quotes: "The two volumes edited by Stephen Mennell and Johan Goudsblom provide indeed, an easy access to the full scope of Elias' work, to suit undergraduate readers as well as more advanced scholars interested in material not published in English." Monica Greco, Goldsmith's College, University of London