Norbert Elias and Modern Sociology Knowledge,

This book explores the making of Elias as a sociologist, his core ideas, and provides a timely and innovative examination of the major sociological concepts that he developed. Focusing centrally on the relevance of Elias's work to current debates within sociology - and the social sciences generally - the authors consider such topics as the problem of 'methodology'; the sociology of knowledge versus epistemology; Elias's vision of how sociology might proceed in a more 'scientific' manner and the 'habits of good sociology'. The book locates the work of Elias within a discussion of twin human and sociological crises; assesses its enduring value; and compares his work with that of three major figures in modern sociology: Anthony Giddens, Michel Foucault and Pierre Bourdieu. This highly readable and engaging book will be essential reading for students and scholars of sociological theory and methods.

Eric Dunning is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Sociology, University of Leicester. He is one of two people ever to have co-published with Norbert Elias, and the only one surviving to this day. A pioneer in the sociology of sport, his recent publications include Sport, Critical Concepts in Sociology, and Norbert Elias: Sage Masters of Modern Social Thought, both four volumes (2003).

Jason Hughes is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology, and Deputy Head of the School of Social Sciences at Brunel University. His first book, Learning to Smoke (2003), was awarded the 2006 European Norbert Elias prize. His more recent publications include two four volume reference works, Visual Methods and Internet Research Methods (both 2012).

Introduction: Sociology and its DiscontentsWorking With EliasSome Basic Concepts of Figurational SociologyElias's Central TheoryThe Development of Knowledge and the Sciences as Social ProcessesProblems of Method and Values in the Development of Sociological KnowledgeElias and 'The Habits of Good Sociology'Conclusion: A Relational 'Turn'? The Future Prospects of Figurational Sociology

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