Norbert Elias
German sociologist
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Norbert Elias was a German sociologist who later became a British citizen. He is especially famous for his theory of civilizing/decivilizing processes. Wikipedia
Born: June 22, 1897, Wrocław, Poland
Died: August 1, 1990 (age 93 years), Amsterdam, Netherlands
Known for: Figurational sociology, theory of civilizing/decivilizing processes, habitus
Education: Heidelberg University and University of Wrocław
Parents: Sophie Elias and Hermann Elias
