In The Symbol Theory, Norbert Elias draws together three central themes. At the first level the book is concerned with symbols in relation to language, knowing and thinking. Secondly, Elias stresses that symbols are also tangible sound-patterns of human communication, made possible by the evolutionary biological precondition of human vocal apparatus.
At a third level, the book addresses theoretical issues about the ontological status of knowledge, moving beyond traditional philosophical dualisms such as subject/object and idealism/materialism. The bulk of The Symbol Theory was published in Vol 6, issues 2, 3 and 4 of Theory, Culture & Society.
| ISBN: | 9780803984196 |
| Publication date: | 19th July 1991 |
| Author: | Norbert Elias |
| Publisher: | Sage Publications Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 176 pages |
| Series: | Published in association with Theory, Culture & Society |
| Genres: |
Communication studies |
In The Symbol Theory, Norbert Elias draws together three central themes. At the first level the book is concerned with symbols in relation to language, knowing and thinking.
The Symbol Theory features in the following genres: Communication studies
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The Symbol Theory was written by Norbert Elias and published by Sage Publications Ltd
The Symbol Theory has 176 pages
Yes it is part of Published in association with Theory, Culture & Society series
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