Elias is a famous German sociologist. "The Process of Civilization" is Elias' famous work. After its publication, it caused a sensation in the Western world and became a best-seller. We are used to thinking of civilization as a kind of ready-made wealth placed in front of us, but in Elias's view, "the expression of civilization" is by no means natural. Civilization is a process, the result of gradual evolution over hundreds of years, and the result of the gradual accumulation of psychological norms. Traditional sociology regards people and society as two independent entities, but the author overturns this dichotomy and proposes that the two are inseparable. It is the interaction between macro society and micro people that forms the trajectory of the entire civilization of individuals, countries and even societies.
This book provides a new historical research method: it not only studies the social economy, but also examines the changes in people's emotional temperament and way of thinking; it not only pays attention to major events, but also starts from small aspects to explore people's behavior and daily life, and see the big things from the small. The author combines history, political science, psychology, economics, ethnology, anthropology and sociology, making this work a rare encyclopedic humanities classic in the 20th century.
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This book provides a new perspective on historical research, integrating multiple disciplines, allowing us to understand that the process of civilization did not occur overnight, but evolved over hundreds of years. The author's argumentation is very persuasive and his writing style is very vivid, allowing readers to gain knowledge through easy reading. This book is like an encyclopedia and worth reading.
This book provides a new perspective on historical research, integrating multiple disciplines, allowing us to understand that the process of civilization did not occur overnight, but evolved over hundreds of years. The author's argumentation is very persuasive and his writing style is very vivid, allowing readers to gain knowledge through easy reading. This book is like an encyclopedia and worth reading.
Super exciting and eye-opening book