The Symbol Theory

`Elias′ work is intriguing and has the capacity to stimulate sociologists...The subject matter of The Symbol Theory is both expansive and deep′ - Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counselling`Readers will be well rewarded. In its attempt at a grand synthesis The Symbol Theory moves way beyond sociology in any strict sense...Few readers will fail to be impressed by the breadth of vision and the clarity of expression. For many, the book may supply a welcome, undogmatic antidote to skepticism′ - Contemporary Sociology

• Introduction to Elias′ work - Richard KilminsterIntroduction to The Symbol Theory - Norbert EliasThe Symbol Theory