# Sociology and Norbert Elias

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/sociology-and-norbert-elias/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 47,696 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the interplay between violence and civilization from a sociological perspective, drawing heavily on the theories of Norbert Elias. It delves into topics such as the civilizing process, micro-sociological dynamics of violence, emotional entrainment, and the sociology of international relations. The cluster also examines the role of emotions, solidarity, and social change in shaping violent interactions within societies. |
| Domain | Social Sciences |
| Field | Social Sciences |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T13881 |
| Works | 17,317 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Norman K. Denzin](https://scholariq.org/researchers/norman-k-denzin/)
- [Kevin J. Gaston](https://scholariq.org/researchers/kevin-j-gaston/)
- [Richard J. Oram](https://scholariq.org/researchers/richard-j-oram/)
- [Charles Tilly](https://scholariq.org/researchers/charles-tilly/)
- [Loïc Wacquant](https://scholariq.org/researchers/loic-wacquant/)
- [Francis Crick](https://scholariq.org/researchers/francis-crick/)
- [William A. Gamson](https://scholariq.org/researchers/william-a-gamson/)
- [Nigel Thrift](https://scholariq.org/researchers/nigel-thrift/)
- [Rogers Brubaker](https://scholariq.org/researchers/rogers-brubaker/)
- [William E. Kunin](https://scholariq.org/researchers/william-e-kunin/)
- [Uwe Flick](https://scholariq.org/researchers/uwe-flick/)
- [Randall Collins](https://scholariq.org/researchers/randall-collins/)

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