[德]诺贝特·埃利亚斯、[英]埃里克·邓宁

About the Author

Norbert Elias (1897-1990) and Eric Dunning (1936-2019) were pioneering sociologists whose collaborative work profoundly shaped the fields of sports sociology and the civilizing process. Elias, a German-born thinker who fled Nazi persecution and later settled in England, is renowned for his magnum opus 'The Civilizing Process,' which explores the historical development of manners, self-control, and social structures in Western societies. Teaming up with Dunning, his student and collaborator, they extended these ideas to the realm of sports and leisure, examining how physical activities reflect and influence societal norms. Their joint scholarship highlights the interplay between excitement, violence, and civilization, offering timeless insights into human behavior and cultural evolution.