Books in the Palgrave Studies on Norbert Elias series

This edited collection brings together texts that discuss current major issues in our troubled times through the lens of Norbert Elias's sociology.

In 1984, the celebrated sociologist and historian Norbert Elias convened a major conference on 'Civilisations and civilising processes' at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research (University of Bielefeld). This conference brought together eminent and internationally reputed scholars of macro-history and historical sociology including Johann P.

Integrating his insights with history, science, sociological theory, and more, this book neatly packages the upgraded paradigm we need to be able to meaningfully address complex socio-environmental problems and more intentionally shape humanity's collective future.