The Civilizing Process

The Civilizing Process

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Norbert Elias's seminal work, 'The Civilizing Process,' examines the long-term historical development of manners, emotions, and social behavior in Western Europe from the Middle Ages to the modern era. He argues that the increasing complexity of social interdependencies, particularly the formation of states, led to a gradual 'civilizing' of individuals, characterized by greater self-control, emotional restraint, and the internalization of social norms. The book is often published in two volumes, with the first sometimes titled 'The History of Manners'.

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Norbert Elias
The Civilizing Process
History of Manners
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