Norbert Elias facts for kids
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Norbert Elias
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| Born | 22 June 1897 |
| Died | 1 August 1990 (aged 93) Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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| Known for | Figurational sociology, theory of civilizing/decivilizing processes, habitus |
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| Fields | Sociology |
| Influences | Max Weber, Sigmund Freud, Karl Mannheim, Richard Hönigswald |
| Influenced | Anthony Giddens, Pierre Bourdieu, Eric Dunning Hermann Korte, Stephen Mennell, Steven Pinker |
Norbert Elias (German: [eˈliːas]; 22 June 1897 – 1 August 1990) was a German sociologist who later became a British citizen. He is especially famous for his theory of civilizing/decivilizing processes.
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