Invitation from the “Early career research network with a focus on figurational and historical sociology”
We would like to extend the following invitation addressed to all early-stage researchers interested in pursuing figurational and historical sociology: Dear Colleagues, We are delighted to announce the start of a new early career research network with a focus on...
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Read moreConference: A Climate of (De-)Civilization? Shifting Dynamics between Nature and Society – 12 to 14 March, Dortmund, Germany
As announced during its call for papers' phase, an important international conference will be held in the TU Dortmund University from 12 to 14 March on the theme "A Climate of (De-)Civilization: Shifting Dynamics between Nature and Society". The conference...
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Read moreRecent publication: “International Comparisons in Learning and Education: Eliasian perspectives” edited by Norman Gabriel
The book "International Comparisons in Learning and Education: Eliasian perspectives" edited by Norman Gabriel has been published as another volume in Palgrave Series on Norbert Elias on Springer. "This Open Access edited volume addresses the important role of education in...
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Read moreCfA: RC56 Historical Sociology: 5th ISA Forum of sociology – 6 to 11 July 2025, Rabat, Morocco
The call for abstracts to participate in the RC56 Historical Sociology of the 5th ISA Forum of sociology "knowing justice in the anthropocene", to be held from 6-11 July 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, is currently open until October 15, 2024....
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Read moreConference: Norbert Elias in Practice: From Human Sciences to Application – 20 to 21 September 2024, Hochschule Esslingen, Germany
Norbert Elias's goal was the theoretical and conceptual development of the human sciences - towards a consistent interdisciplinary process and interconnectedness thinking. In doing so, he opened up groundbreaking perspectives, including in application-oriented research and concrete practical application. These draw...
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Read moreThe Centre of Figurational Research – By Marta Gospodarczyk
In December 2022, a new unit dedicated to figurational research was established at the University of Warsaw. The inauguration of the Centre of Figurational Research, led by Marta Bucholc and affiliated with the Faculty of Sociology at the University of...
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Read moreConference: Social figurations: long-term processes, present concerns and future directions – 4 to 7 December 2024, Prague
A major international conference will be held in Prague from 4 to 7 December on the theme of ‘Social Figures: Long-term Processes, Current Concerns and Future Directions’. This in-person conference is a joint venture between the Faculty of Humanities at...
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Read moreCfP: A Climate of (De-)Civilization? Shifting Dynamics between Nature and Society
TU Dortmund University, March 12-14, 2025 In recent years, environmental issues have gained increased attention in sociological research and theory. In particular, Norbert Elias’ process (also called figurational) sociology has proven to be fertile ground for the development of Denkwerkzeuge...
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Read moreCall for Abstracts: Analyzing Urban Conflicts in Light of the “Emotional Turn”. International Journal of Conflict and Violence
Acknowledging the contributions of Norbert Elias' work in addressing the problem, the International Journal of Conflict and Violence (IJCV) invites interested authors to contribute with an abstract to a special issue of the journal on "Analysing Urban Conflict in...
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Read moreRecent publication: “Established-Outsider Relations in Poland: Reconfiguring Elias and Scotson”, edited by Marta Bucholc
The book Established-Outsider Relations in Poland: Reconfiguring Elias and Scotson, edited by Marta Bucholc, has been published as another volume in Palgrave Series on Norbert Elias on Springer. "This book uses Norbert Elias and John L. Scotson’s The Established and...
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